Many parents become very nervous when they hear that their baby is coughing, worried that their baby may get sick or uncomfortable. Some parents rush to give their baby medicine. In fact, if the baby only has a mild cough, there is no need for medication. So, what about a two-year-old baby with a mild cough?
1. Drink water. If a baby has a slight cough, it can be relieved by drinking water, because when coughing, there will be a lack of water in the airway, and it will also worsen the symptoms of coughing. If there is phlegm, it is not easy to cough it up. But drinking water can replenish fluids, relieve coughing, and also dilute phlegm, making it easier to cough up.
2. Maintain indoor ventilation. Parents should pay attention to maintaining ventilation indoors, so as to replace the turbid air inside. In addition, the indoor temperature should be maintained at 18-22 degrees Celsius, and the humidity should be kept at around 60%. This will make the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract more moist, which is also helpful for coughing up phlegm.
3. Adjust diet. If the baby has a slight cough, they need to pay more attention to their diet and avoid foods that are irritating to the respiratory tract, such as spicy food. In addition, it is helpful to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement the body's vitamins and inorganic salts, which can help relieve coughing.
