Question
My son has been coughing and having difficulty pooping. What treatment methods are available?
Answer
Coughing is not a standalone disease but a defensive reaction to clear foreign objects from the respiratory tract. Mild coughing is harmless to the body and can be treated by removing the cause, so there is no need to use cough suppressants. However, if severe coughing causes pain, cough suppressants can be used judiciously. Common treatment methods for constipation include training bowel habits and dietary adjustments.