Question
Lately, my child has been coughing again. The baby has been coughing for a long time now, and both traditional Chinese and Western medicine have been tried, but there’s no improvement. What should I do when my child keeps coughing?
Answer
Hello, children are generally not suitable for using herbal cough suppressants. For children’s coughs, it is better to choose cough medicine that also has expectorant and phlegm-thinning properties. Syrups are preferable to tablets as they adhere to the throat mucosa, reducing the irritative effect on the mucosa and can achieve the purpose of cough suppression. When taking the syrup, do not dilute it with water or take it with water. Ear, nose, and throat diseases in children can cause significant harm to patients, so it is recommended that patients consult a specialist promptly and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is okay to engage in moderate exercise. Be careful to prevent heat stroke; I hope your child can recover quickly!