Coughing is a common symptom in babies, which can only be called a symptom and is not a disease. The cause of coughing is usually the one that truly requires thorough treatment. Many times, coughing does not require seeing a doctor, and babies can be taken care of at home without the need for medication. Dietary therapy is both scientific and effective. So, what should I do if my baby coughs? Next, the encyclopedia will introduce the dietary therapy methods for baby cough.
1. Honey
Honey has a very effective therapeutic effect on babies' cough, especially nighttime cough. Honey has a long history of treating respiratory infections and inflammation, and can effectively kill bacteria in the respiratory tract. Honey can also help babies sleep more soundly at night. But babies under one year old cannot eat honey, otherwise it may cause botulism. Parents of babies under one year old need to be extra careful.
2. Edible vinegar
Boil vinegar and let it cool. Give your baby a small spoonful each time, multiple times a day. Vinegar has a significant therapeutic effect on reducing inflammation, detoxification, and swelling. It is also effective in treating sore throat, dryness, and itching. However, vinegar should not be consumed excessively, as it can harm your baby's spleen and stomach. Once your baby's cough symptoms are significantly reduced, you can stop using it. If your baby does have cold symptoms, then letting them smell the boiled vinegar more is also very effective.
3. Carrot honey water
Carrots can promote ventilation, clear heat, cool blood, and produce fluids. They are a great dietary ingredient for babies when they have a cold. First, prepare some white radishes, ginger, dates, and honey. Boil the water, add radish, ginger, and jujube to the water, boil for about thirty minutes, filter out the residue, add honey after warming, and drink once or twice a day. It has a good therapeutic effect on wind cold cough, but if the baby has wind heat cough, it is not suitable for drinking.
4. Lily honey
Lily has a bitter taste, but it can clear the heart, moisten the lungs, calm the mind, and relieve cough. Adding honey can also moisten the lungs and relieve cough. If a baby has chronic bronchitis and frequent coughing, this soup is suitable for use, especially in the dry autumn and winter seasons. Coughing in autumn and winter is more uncomfortable for babies, and may also be accompanied by constipation. Therefore, using lily honey appropriately in autumn and winter can effectively alleviate these symptoms.
