What medicine should I take for my baby's cough without phlegm?

Because babies' organs are not yet fully developed and their resistance is low, they may develop various diseases, which makes parents anxious. When the seasons change, babies often cough but do not produce phlegm. Many mothers do not know what medicine to use to treat their babies’ cough without phlegm. Below, we will introduce to parents the causes of baby's dry cough and the foods that can relieve baby's dry cough.

This is a type of cough in which the child produces little or no sputum. The baby's dry cough is mostly caused by pediatric rhinitis, and most pediatric rhinitis is allergic rhinitis. After the disease, the baby will have nasal congestion, sneezing when exposed to cold, clear nasal discharge, postnasal drip, poor memory, weak sense of smell, etc. Some children will have symptoms of itchy nose and eyes and tearing at this time, which are manifested by frequent and continuous rubbing or even picking the nose and rubbing the eyes. This is called allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Most allergic rhinitis will develop into sudden paroxysmal coughs characterized by dry coughs, or even asthma, which is called "allergic rhinitis asthma syndrome."

2. Causes of dry cough in babies

Rhinitis can cause babies to cough with little or no phlegm, and is the main cause of dry coughs in babies. Changes in temperature and poor air circulation are also major factors. One thing needs to be noted, some patients with early primary pulmonary tuberculosis will also have the same phenomenon, but their chest X-rays will not show symptoms of tuberculosis. As the patient's condition worsens, they will gradually have symptoms such as rapid coughing and sputum.

3. What medicine should babies take for dry cough?

1. Commonly prescribed drugs

Such as cefaclor granules, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium granules, compound licorice tablets, etc.

This type of medicine is characterized by good anti-inflammatory effect and quick effect. However, prescription drugs also have hazards, for example, most of them contain certain toxins and have some side effects. Therefore, this type of medicine must be taken under the guidance of a doctor and according to specific medication time and method. Parents must not feed it to their babies without authorization.

2. Common over-the-counter drugs

Such as honeysuckle granules, cold granules, cough syrup, cough-clearing tablets, etc.

This type of medicine is characterized by its cough suppressant effect and can effectively relieve the symptoms of dry cough. Although it is not as effective as prescription drugs, it has relatively fewer side effects and is more easily accepted by children.

Note: Prescription and over-the-counter drugs each have their own advantages and disadvantages, so parents should choose appropriate drugs based on the specific situation of their baby's dry cough. But one thing needs to be noted, babies must follow doctor's orders when taking medicines.

For babies whose condition is not serious, diet therapy is most appropriate. The more recommended ones are radish water, honey water, loofah drink, etc.

1. Radish water

Radish juice tastes spicy and sweet, and is a cool food. It can clear away evil heat, and has the effects of resolving phlegm and relieving cough.

(1) Radish rock sugar juice

Ingredients: 100-200 ml white radish juice, appropriate amount of rock sugar.

step:

a. Add appropriate amount of rock sugar to the white radish juice.

b. Heat the white radish juice in water until all the rock sugar is dissolved.

How to use: Use before going to bed, drink it all at once and continue drinking for 3-5 days.

(2) Olive and Radish Drink

Ingredients: 400 grams of olives, 500-1000 grams of radish.

step:

a. Wash the radish and olives and set aside.

b. Put all the ingredients into the pot and boil them into a decoction.

Directions: Drink the decoction as tea.

Ingredients: carrot, 2-3 spoons of maltose.

step:

a. Chop the clean carrots directly.

b. Add maltose into the container.

c. Seal and let stand overnight.

How to eat: Drink the radish soup.

2. Honey water

Honey tastes sweet and has a mild nature. It has the effects of moisturizing dryness, clearing away heat, moistening the lungs, dispelling wind and relieving cough. It can also prevent colds and remove toxins from the body. Please note that babies can only eat honey after they are one year old, otherwise it will endanger their health.

(1) Honey carrot juice

Ingredients: one white radish, 100 grams of honey.

step:

a. Wash the radish, dig out the center and fill it with honey.

b. Place the white radish in a large bowl and steam it until cooked.

How to eat: Steam it and it is ready to eat.

(2) Honey lemon water:

Ingredients: appropriate amount of honey and lemon slices.

step:

a. Bring the water to a boil and wait for it to cool down naturally to below 60 degrees.

b. Use cooled water to brew the honey in the cup and stir evenly.

c. You can also decorate the glass with lemon slices.

Directions: Take 1-1.5 hours before meals or 2-3 hours after meals.

3. Loofah

Luffa can clear away evil heat and has the effect of resolving phlegm and relieving cough.

(1) Loofah Congee

Ingredients: loofah, rice, dried shrimp, etc.

step:

a. Wash the loofah, rice and dried shrimp and set aside.

b. Put all the ingredients into the pot and cook into porridge.

(2) Luffa honey drink

Ingredients: 10 grams of loofah flowers, appropriate amount of honey.

step:

a. Wash the prepared loofah flowers and put them into a porcelain cup.

b. Add boiling water and cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

c. Finally add honey and serve.