Many parents are afraid when they hear their children coughing, and as soon as they cough, they give them various cough suppressants for fear that the cough will not be cured. Indeed, coughing is difficult to treat, but if it is worth adjusting, the occurrence of coughing in the future will be greatly reduced. So, how to adjust cough in children?
1. If a child's cough is caused by a cold, they usually cough with phlegm that is clear. They may also have a runny nose, cold hands and feet, and a general fear of the cold. Some babies may also experience headaches. At this point, you can give your baby perilla water by adding some water to the perilla leaves in a pot, boiling them first, and then simmering for seven or eight minutes. Be careful not to drink on an empty stomach.
2. Coughing in children is also closely related to physical weakness, and many people with physical weakness are caused by spleen and stomach weakness, which leads to insufficient yang energy and frequent colds and coughs. To regulate the spleen and stomach, first of all, do not let the baby catch a cold, try not to blow air conditioning, and avoid eating raw and cold food. Try not to eat greasy or fried foods that are difficult to digest, and avoid eating too much fish and shrimp.
3. If there is yellow phlegm in the cough, it indicates internal heat and should be cleared first. You can drink some honeysuckle tea, Houttuynia cordata or loquat leaves. When a child coughs, they must not forcefully take cough suppressants as it may have the opposite effect. If coughing is accompanied by high fever symptoms, seek medical attention promptly, otherwise it may cause serious consequences.
