Practical Guide for Children Cough


A cough is an action the body takes in order to get rid of particles that irritate the breathing passages. This is the reason why you should not completely stop your child's cough right away. Coughing for a day may be considered as the body’s normal way of clearing out the lungs. If you treat it immediately, you are preventing your child’s lungs from taking away the bacteria and irritants present in the respiratory system.

However, if your child's cough lasts for more than a day, this may indicate further infection. Having a cough can be troublesome especially for your little ones. Ease your child's coughing problem with these few do-it-yourself tips: 

Keep your kid's room humid

If your child’s cough takes place during the hot season, it is important that you make his room a bit cooler and humid. The dry and warm temperature may aggravate your child’s cough. That is why it is recommended that you keep your home’s atmosphere, most especially your child’s room, always humid and clean.

You may also try to use a humidifier or a vaporizer to increase moisture in the air. Be sure that the vaporizer or humidifier is always thoroughly cleaned. Please note that the bacteria and molds may thrive in an untidy vaporizer which may worsen your child’s cough.

If a vaporizer is not available, you may try the steamy bathroom approach. For this cough remedy, you need to run a hot shower for a couple of minutes until you attain a steamy environment. Let your child stay in the steamy bathroom with you for several minutes. You may also add some essential oils like eucalyptus, menthol, and pine oil for more soothing benefits.

https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/04/22/06/12/dream-5076100_960_720.jpg

Give your child a soft aromatherapy massage 

Gently massage your child’s chest, back, and throat using a topical decongestant. This certain remedy can help relieve congestion and thin up the mucus lining, leaving a more soothing effect.

Spray a few drops of essential oil in the air

Spraying some essential oil into the air while the humidifier is steaming can help alleviate your child’s cough. It can as well help in minimizing congestion. You can also use the essential oil when giving your child a soft aromatherapy massage.

Among the most commonly used essential oils that are known to be very effective in soothing cough are peppermint, sage, lemon, oregano, and eucalyptus. You may use them individually or mix them together.

Let your child gargle a salt water

Do not forget to include salt water in your list of home remedies. Gargling salt water can help alleviate cough and reduce your child’s agony. Before allowing your child to gargle the salt water, it is vital that you teach him first how to properly execute gargling. This way, you can prevent your child from swallowing the salt water or from being choked up. 

To prepare a salt water gargle, just mix half a teaspoon of salt and a cup of warm water. Stir well to thoroughly dissolve the salt. You may also try to add some freshly squeezed lemon to add taste or add a bit of ginger extract or honey for a better result.

You may also be interested in knowing the "Top 5 Natural Remedies for Kids' Cough".

Rest is still the best remedy

And lastly, allow your child to have complete rest. Resting does not necessarily mean sleeping all day long. Relaxation is very essential for a sick child to recover as quickly as possible.
If your child's condition does not improve after a few days, schedule an appointment with your pedia.


If you like this post, please share it with others so they will get informed as well. Thanks for your share!

Disclaimer: I do not own the right for all the images used in this post. Credit goes to the owner.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Start Melting Away Your Cholesterol Naturally

Staying Healthy Tips for Grown Ups

6 Natural Herbs That You Can Easily Add To Your Diet

Miracle Food That Can Lower Your Cholesterol Fast

Why Did I Choose to Work Online? Amazing Benefits of Working from Home