Question
What is the problem with your child’s cough? It’s been two to three days, and it gets severe when they’re asleep.
Answer
Hello, the key to addressing your child’s cough is to find out the cause. Generally, a mild and infrequent cough can help expel phlegm. Once the phlegm is cleared out, the cough often subsides naturally, so there’s no need to use cough suppressants. Severe and frequent coughing is very harmful to the body. For severe dry coughs, cough suppressant medicine such as codeine syrup can be used for a short period to help suppress the cough.