How to treat and improve cough and runny nose in infants and young children

Coughing in infants and young children is a common disease. If this disease is not controlled for a long time, it will cause serious damage to the child's respiratory tract. Therefore, for many parents, when their children have coughs and runny noses, they must pay attention to it. The following content introduces the treatment methods, and you can learn about it comprehensively.

1. 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.

2. Contain something to relieve dry 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.

3. 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.

Precautions

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.

Coughing and runny nose in infants and young children is a relatively serious disease, especially for younger infants and young children. As parents, you must pay attention to it. After fully understanding the above introduction, you can improve the condition through treatment, or you can go to a large hospital for a comprehensive examination and then receive treatment after a confirmed diagnosis.