Cough and cold medicines can cause side effects. These consequences in young children can be severe.
The risks of taking the drug are far greater than the benefits. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that this medicine not be used in young children. It is safe to use this medicine after the age of 6 as long as you follow the directions on the package. However, coughs and colds can easily be treated without these medicines.
Home Remedies:
Effective home remedies are safe, inexpensive, and just as effective as over-the-counter medicines. They are available in every household.
Here are a few easy yet efficient fixes.
Nose: dry or runny. By the time they are two or three years old, teach your child how to blow their nose.
If your child’s nose is running like crazy, the virus is gone. Allergy medicines (such as Benadryl) will not help with rashes. Medications should only be used if your dog has nasal allergies (hay fever).
- Use a saline nasal spray if you have congestion in your nose.
o Use a nasal spray or saline solution (salt water) to loosen dried mucus.
o Step 1: Put three drops into each nostril.. Therefore, use one egg if your child is younger than one year.
Step 2: Individually blow (or pinch) each nostril, then close the other nose.
So, if your child is under 1 year old, use 1 egg.
Step 3: Repeat, blowing (or pinching) until the nose is clear.
o How often: If your child has difficulty breathing through their nose, use the nasal spray. Limit: No more than four times a day or daily if your child is younger than one year old. food.
Any pharmacy will sell saline nasal drops or spray.
No prescription is needed.
o Causes of congestion: Coughing or sneezing alone is not enough to clear up dryness or mucus. Babies should also not be breastfed or bottle-fed if they cannot open their noses.
Another option: Take a hot shower to get rid of the sugar. Take a deep breath of cool air, then inhale (or exhale) through each nostril.
Gums can also be removed from babies with a cotton swab.
Dr. There is no medicine that will clear dry nasal discharge.
- Cough: Use home remedies for coughs.
up to 1 year old or older. Alternatively, you can use 2 to 5 milliliters (½ to 1 teaspoon) of honey.
It also reduces vaginal discharge and reduces congestion. Studies show that honey is more effective at relieving nighttime coughs than cough syrup. Herbal tea or warm apple juice are other options.
Age 6 and up. Use a cotton ball to relieve pressure in the throat. 6 years of age and older. To reduce pressure in the throat, use a cotton ball. When a youngster over six has a cough, there are no natural cures. Cause: coughing or choking hazard. Taking a cold shower should help. Cause: choking hazard.
or cough. A cold shower should help. • Fluids: Encourage your child to consume a lot of liquids. Fluid loss is decreased by hydration. Coughs and nasal congestion will be lessened by doing this.
- Humidifiers: If the air in your home is dry, use a humidifier.
. The cool air helps keep your nose and throat from drying out. Soak them in cold water to lower the air temperature.
Treatment is not always necessary.
Your child does not require medicine or treatment if their symptoms are not unpleasant. The majority of kids who have a runny nose or cough are content, healthy, and get good sleep. - Symptoms should only be treated if they are bothersome or cause concern to the child. This is because the child is constantly crying and fussing at home.
- The result is dengue fever. Contact them if your child is fussy or uncomfortable. Only when the temperature hits 102°F (39°C) or above is this done. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) may be prescribed by your physician. It is used to ease discomfort and high fevers.
See the dosage charts.
Abstract
If you need to treat a cough or cold, home remedies may be more effective than medications.
