Your child has a cough and what you need to know

When the child has a cough, the mother will surely intend to find some special medicine to soothe and stop the cough for the child. However, it's not a good idea to give your child lots of antibiotics from a young age. You can help keep your baby from coughing with simple, inexpensive ingredients that are easy to find in your home.

1. Honey

Some studies show that raw, delicious honey is full of natural antibacterial agents and antioxidants, so it can help the body fight off the germs that cause colds . Therefore, don't be surprised if you know that honey may be more effective than the cough syrups on the market at relieving nighttime coughs. In addition, the sweetness of honey stimulates saliva production in the baby, so the baby's throat will be less dry when the baby coughs.

Dosage:

1/2 teaspoon honey for children 2 to 5 years old.

1 teaspoon for children 6 to 11 years old.

2 teaspoons for children 12 years and older.

Remember to never use honey for babies under 1 year old because the baby's digestive system is still very weak at this time, it is difficult to adapt to some bacteria in honey, so the risk of poisoning in the baby Very high, can even be life threatening.

2. Rub oil and massage the baby's feet

It sounds simple, but this is what mothers really need to do to help their babies reduce coughing, especially coughing due to a cold, so the baby will sleep soundly all night. You rub oil on the soles of the baby's feet, gently massage the soles of the feet warm up, then bring socks on for the baby.

Massage to warm the cast iron feet will help improve the situation when the child coughs

3. Sauna

You can instantly get a “home steam room” by using the hot and cold running water in the bathroom! The steam will help your baby's coughs become more comfortable. If you have a nebulizer, keep it on all night to increase the humidity of the air, so your baby will breathe easier. A little tip for mom is to add a little menthol or camphor oil to the nebulizer for better results.

4. Chicken soup

It is no coincidence that many mothers give their children chicken soup when their children have a cough and a cold. Science has shown that chicken soup actually has anti-inflammatory properties, slowing the movement of cells of the immune system, contributing to improving the body's inflammation when infected. It also speeds up the movement of mucus, which can help relieve congestion in the body.

When should you take your baby to the doctor?

You should take your baby to the doctor if:

The baby has a cough and signs of difficulty breathing

The baby has a high fever accompanied by a cough

You suspect your baby might be choking on a foreign object. At this time need to take the baby to the hospital urgently)

The baby has a cough that lasts more than 4 weeks

Your baby has a violent cough that makes a sound like a rooster crowing, which is a sign of whooping cough, and needs immediate medical attention.