What to do if a child has a dry cough

Because children's bodies are not fully developed and are affected by various external factors, they can cause various diseases. Dry cough is one of the most common diseases in children. Especially because of some unpredictable air conditions or even some deadly substances that cause dry cough symptoms, not only children will feel uncomfortable, but parents will also feel distressed. So what should we do with children's dry cough?

Experts tell us that there are many reasons for dry cough in children, and one of the main reasons is the dry cough symptoms and phenomena caused by allergic rhinitis. Generally, it is accompanied by an itchy nose, even tears in the eyes, constant sneezing, etc. So what should we do with children's dry cough?

Causes of dry cough in children

Dry cough in children is the main manifestation of pediatric rhinitis. Most cases of pediatric rhinitis are allergic. The symptoms are nasal congestion, sneezing when exposed to cold air, clear nasal discharge, postnasal drip, memory loss, and poor sense of smell.

The inflammatory secretions in the nose of patients with rhinitis can flow into or be inhaled into the lungs through the posterior nasal aperture and pharynx, which is called postnasal drip syndrome. Especially when sleeping in the supine position, inflammatory secretions in the nose flow into the airway unconsciously, which is very likely to be an important reason for allergic rhinitis to develop into asthma (especially nocturnal asthma). Changes in breathing patterns are also one of the factors that are closely related to allergic rhinitis and asthma.

What to do if a child has a dry cough

1. Diet therapy: (1) Take equal parts of lotus root juice and pear juice raw. (2) Radish and rock sugar juice: Take 100-200 ml of white radish juice, add appropriate amount of rock sugar and stew it in water. Drink it once before going to bed, and use it for 3-5 times in a row. (3) Scallion and pear juice: 7 scallions with roots, 1 pear, appropriate amount of rock sugar, water. (4) Luffa flower honey drink: 10 grams of clean luffa flowers, put them in a porcelain cup, add boiling water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then add appropriate amount of honey and drink it while it is hot.

2. Drug treatment: oral anti-inflammatory drugs and expectorant and cough suppressant drugs, etc., and let the baby drink more water.

3. Surgical treatment: Surgical treatment of children's dry cough is also a common treatment method.

Precautions

1. Pay attention to nasal hygiene at ordinary times.

2. Pay attention to the method of blowing your nose. If you have a stuffy nose and a lot of mucus, it is advisable to block one nostril. Blow outwards with a little force, then alternate blowing.

3. Take medication and external nasal drops promptly as directed by your doctor.

4. For those with chronic sinusitis, you need to have confidence and perseverance in treatment, and pay attention to strengthening exercise to enhance your physical fitness and prevent colds.

5. Avoid greasy and spicy food, drink more water, eat more vegetables, and keep bowel movements smooth.

6. You can massage your nose regularly.

7. Try to limit the intake of cold foods (such as ice cream, iced drinks, etc.).

8. A humidifier should be used in winter to avoid nasal discomfort caused by excessively dry indoor air.

Regarding the question of what to do if children have dry cough, parents may wish to take their children to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. In addition, you can also refer to the recipes introduced above to make some fresh vegetable and fruit juice for your child, which will help improve your child's immunity. In daily life, we should pay attention to feeding children less cold food as possible, and also maintain the indoor humidity, which can also relieve the symptoms of dry cough.