What should I do if my son keeps coughing?

A child coughing is something that every parent does not want to happen. A healthy baby is what every mother wants to see. We always hope that our baby is healthy, but coughing is inevitable sometimes. Especially in winter. Parents are also very anxious when their sons keep coughing during the day. Faced with their children's coughing, many parents feel helpless. What should I do then? For this problem, most people still don’t know much about it. I have summarized a few points for you and will give you a detailed introduction below.

1. Coughing is a reaction of the throat, trachea and bronchial mucosa to stimulation. In most cases, coughing is the body's way of protecting itself from pain.

2. Drink more water, don't catch a cold, and don't do strenuous activities

3. Drink more beverages:

Drinks can thin out mucus, making it easier to cough up phlegm. In addition, the drink can moisturize a dry, itchy throat. You can drink ice water, hot juice, or decaffeinated tea with honey.

4. Use something to relieve dryness and itching:

Children over four years old can hold something in their mouth, such as sugar-free hard candy or frozen strawberries, to help relieve a dry and itchy throat. In addition, eating some popsicles or even crushed ice can also help relieve a dry and itchy throat.

5. Desserts to relieve cough:

Studies in recent years have shown that honey can relieve coughs and improve children's sleep, and is even more effective than some cough syrups. "Honey is a very safe food for children over one year old, and children are more willing to accept it because it tastes good." Dr. Paul Lan, an American pediatrician, said that dark honey is more effective because it contains more antioxidants. Children aged 1-5 years old can take half a teaspoon, children aged 6-11 years old can take one teaspoon, and children under 1 year old should not take it.

Note:

A baby's cough and runny nose can help the child expel the cold virus from the body. If their snot changes from clear to yellow and then to green, parents shouldn't worry. This just means that the child's immune system is fighting the virus and doesn't mean he needs antibiotics. You can spray some water into his nose. Use a few drops of saline solution to dilute the dry mucus and have your child blow it out. Humidify the air. Use a humidifier to keep your child's room moist and cool, and pay attention to the hygiene of the humidifier. Another good idea is to let your child take a hot bath in a steamy bathroom. Elevate your child's head. When your child is sleeping, give him a pillow to elevate his head so that his snot will flow more smoothly. For younger children, you can put the pillow under the mattress to make it more comfortable.

The above is an introduction to the knowledge about "What should I do if my son keeps coughing during the day?" I believe that through the above detailed introduction, everyone will have a better understanding of "What should I do if my son keeps coughing during the day?" We have a certain understanding of the knowledge, so it is recommended that parents can actively follow the above methods in their daily lives. Don’t panic, because adults will panic. The children cried even more. Find a solution. If the condition is particularly serious, it is recommended that you go to the hospital and let the doctor make a professional diagnosis.