Can My 6-Year-Old Daughter Drink Ginger Water for a Cold and Cough?

Question

My daughter is 6 years old and has been coughing for 4 days. Her symptoms include severe coughing at night and a persistent sore throat. She seems energetic during the day, with white phlegm and clear nasal discharge. I would like to ask if she can drink ginger water?

Answer

Based on the situation you’ve described, considering that your daughter is already 6 years old and has been coughing for four days, with severe coughing at night, a persistent sore throat, and being relatively energetic during the day, with white phlegm and clear nasal discharge, it is okay to give her some ginger water. However, it’s best to also give her medication that clears the lungs and cools the blood.