What to do if children have a runny nose and cough

There are many common diseases among children. When treating children's diseases, it is important to choose the correct treatment method, which will be of great help in alleviating children's diseases. What should we do if children have a runny nose and cough? Medicines are a good choice. Some medicines for treating colds are very effective in alleviating children's condition. However, parents can also choose some other methods. The following is a detailed introduction so that you can have some understanding.

What to do if children have a runny nose and cough:

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.

After understanding what to do if children have a runny nose or cough, you can choose the above methods appropriately when children have such conditions. When using the above methods, you need to pay attention to the physical condition of the children. If any abnormal conditions occur, you must stop choosing them immediately and go to the hospital for examination in time. Parents should also pay attention to this.