Coughing on liquids

BabyC925

Does this happen to anyone...Little man is 2 and has always choked on water...its more of a cough type thing then choking he certainly doesn't turn blue or anything like that its just like a little coughing fit for a second and then its done but more recently people are saying I should call his pedi about it. I never thought it was much to worry about just thought he's probably getting to much from straw/spout but now im wondering.....

ThatWasAHoot

My new baby actually has laryngomalacia, which makes her aspirate.  She chokes when she drinks, too.  I'd definitely talk to the pedi and try and see a specialist for that.  It can cause respiratory infections and pneumonia if not treated correctly.  If that is what it is at all!

cpmich

Does he drink liquids other than water ok? How does he do with a regular cup?

rnbeth477

I would make an appt with the pedi. I'm a nurse and I know when older people have this happen when drinking it can be concerning. The dr usually orders a swallowing study under Xray.