Why Do Children Often Cough?

Question

What are the reasons for a child often coughing?

Answer

Children often start with a dry cough, which later progresses to produce phlegm. Past treatment and outcomes have shown that the cough improves after a few days of medication, but it’s uncertain if they have fully recovered. Seeking advice on how to quickly cure the cough and prevent recurrent coughing. When a child has a cough, it’s first important to have them drink plenty of water to help dissolve thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. If cough suppressants are given immediately, although they can stop the cough, they may make it harder for phlegm to be expelled, potentially blocking the airways and leading to lung infections. Therefore, initial treatment should focus on expectoration.