Question
How to relieve a child’s cough?
Answer
For chronic cough accompanied by phlegm, the principle should be expectoration. It is not advisable to simply suppress the cough, as this may worsen the condition or lead to airway obstruction. Options include using N-acetylcysteine, ammonium aurothiosalicylate, guaiacol glycerin ether, and traditional Chinese medicine expectorants. Antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine, cetirizine, and cromolyn sodium can also be taken. In daily life, it is important to drink plenty of water. Children can be given pediatric ceftriaxone granules and pediatric cough syrup. Offering them plenty of water, a little sugar-coated pear, or honey water can also help relieve coughing.