Childhood cough often occurs in daily life. When a child coughs, most parents will take timely measures to treat it, among which cough and cough suppressants are essential. However, does a child need cough medicine immediately after coughing once? Is there no other way for parents to stop their baby's cough?
In fact, this is completely unnecessary. Even if medication is used, it should be used correctly according to the type of cough in the child. Generally speaking, it is recommended that children choose regular cough medications. This medication is more effective and safe for children, and can promptly and safely relieve their cough. For example, coughing after exercise, morning and evening coughing, intermittent coughing, and eating sweet or salty foods can all cause coughing. There are many coughs accompanied by phlegm, especially deep coughs, which usually cannot be coughed up and are accompanied by nasal congestion symptoms. In addition, conventional cough medicines do not contain central cough suppressants, and compared to cough suppressants such as codeine and morphine, they have no effect on children's brains.
However, if a child repeatedly coughs, it is best for parents not to take medication. It is recommended to go to the hospital to see a doctor to determine the type of cough and receive better treatment. Parents are advised not to simply diagnose and treat cough, but to search for the cause and determine whether their baby's cough condition can be maintained at present. If there is a large amount of phlegm in the baby's lungs, parents should stimulate the baby's throat, such as patting their back, nebulizing, etc., to tell the baby to expel phlegm as soon as possible.
If parents use cough suppressants or methods immediately when their baby coughs. These secretions may remain in the body, exacerbating the condition of the lungs. Therefore, they should not stop coughing, but rather identify the cause of coughing so that they can handle it properly.
