Why do I burp when I cough?

Coughing is a common occurrence and can be caused by many situations, such as choking on water, sore throat caused by a cold, coughing up phlegm caused by getting angry, etc. Many people will usually endure a cough for a few days. If it doesn't get better, they will choose to take some cough medicine. If it still doesn't get better, they will go to the infirmary for injection treatment. Some people want to know why burping occurs when coughing. Let’s read the following content to find out.

In life, hiccups are a very normal phenomenon. In fact, everyone of us will have hiccups. So what is hiccups? The symptoms of hiccups are also known as belching in medicine. It refers to the involuntary spasm and contraction of the diaphragm of our body when it is stimulated. This will cause some gas in our stomach to overflow. When the overflowing gas passes through the throat, it will rub against the vocal cords, causing hiccups.

1. What is the reason for hiccups after coughing?

First: In life, when we eat, because we eat food at a relatively fast speed, or drink carbonated drinks too quickly, it can also cause our diaphragm to spasm and cause us to have symptoms of hiccups. However, this symptom does not last long, about a few minutes, and then disappears automatically.

Second: Sometimes hiccups may be caused by certain health problems in the body. For example, it may be due to damage to our gastrointestinal function, which will cause hiccups. At this time, it is best for the patient to go to a regular hospital for examination to avoid some unexpected situations.

Third: Sometimes, if a patient has long-term hiccups, it may be caused by changes in the indoor and outdoor environment. For example, when we go from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors, the air in the stomach will expand, thereby stimulating the diaphragm to spasm and causing hiccups.

2. Precautions

For those who often burp after coughing, they should pay attention to their dietary balance. Try not to eat too much at each meal. When drinking beverages, it is best to pay attention to the rhythm to avoid hiccups. If the hiccups persist for a long time, you must seek medical attention immediately.

What is the solution once your baby hiccups?

1. If the baby's hiccups are caused by cold, the mother should first pick up the baby, then gently pat his little back, feed him some warm water, cover his chest or belly with warm clothes and blankets, etc.

2. If the baby's hiccups are caused by drinking too much milk or too quickly or the milk is cold, pick up the baby and stimulate the soles of his feet to make him cry. This can suddenly stop the baby's diaphragm contraction and stop the hiccups.

3. Mommy can also pick up the baby who keeps hiccuping and gently tickle the baby's mouth or ears with the tip of her index finger. Once the baby starts crying, the hiccups will naturally disappear. Because the nerves around the mouth are more sensitive, tickling can relax the nerves around the baby's mouth and the hiccups will disappear.

4. Mommy can also try playing music for the baby, or constantly teasing the baby with toys when the baby hiccups, so as to divert the baby's attention and stop the hiccups.