As a parent of a sick child, you want to make them feel comfortable.Many parents choose to treat their child's cough at home.Knowing when to see a doctor for some illnesses is important.Many less severe illnesses can be treated at home with simple and practical techniques, giving your child relief from their cough.
Step 1: Your child should be given honey.
If your toddler is over one year old, honey is a great remedy.A treat before bed or throughout the day will help with coughing and throat pain.If you want to give your child some honey, be sure to cool it down before giving it to them.Children under one year of age should be given honey.If your child shows any signs of an allergic reaction, you need to see a doctor.If there are more serious symptoms, call the police.
Step 2: Make sure your child has lots of fluids.
Children can get dehydrated quickly if they are sick.Staying hydrated helps to make breathing easier.Give your child lots of water and juice.Chicken noodle soup is warm and helps to keep your child hydrated.
Step 3: Take care of croup.
You don't have to be a doctor to recognize a cough.It sounds like a barking or seal-like cough, and other symptoms might be a high-pitched sound.Croup doesn't need antibiotics because it's caused by a virus.Short exposure to cool air outside can help reduce throat swelling and improve cough.Children recover from croup without any problems.If your child has trouble breathing or has a high temperature, seek medical care.
Step 4: It is advisable to try remedies with caution.
Natural substances are used in small amounts to treat illness.It hasn't been proven to be effective.Many people find it beneficial and some medical professionals support its use.There is a risk of adverse effects when using homeopathy with children.You should consult a professional if you want to use a homeopathic remedy.If your child has a specific symptom or illness, pay attention to how they act and feel.
Step 5: There is a humidifier in the room.
Many department stores have humidors that are easy to use.Cool-mist humidifiers keep the inside of your child's nose and throat moist and decrease the pain of a sore throat.If you don't own a humidifier, you can use it in your bathroom.Allow the room to steam up by turning the hot water on in the shower.Relax with your child in a steamy room.The soothing and moistening actions will make breathing easier.
Step 6: You can clean your child's nose with a bulb syringe.
Young children don't know how to blow their nose, so you need to clean it for them.The mucus in the nose can be broken up with the help of the saline.Put your child's head back a little and use an eyedropper to squirt 1-2 drops of saline into each nostril.Put the tip of the syringe into one nostril by squeezing the bulb and pushing the air out.Release the squeeze on the bulb, and mucus from the nose should come out.It can be done before bed and up to four times daily.Before putting the needle in your child's nose, make sure it is clean.
Step 7: Place your child on pillows.
mucus accumulates in the throat when your child is lying down at night.Put pillows under your child's back, shoulders and neck.This will make it easier for them to sleep.If you want to avoid a suffocation risk, prop the mattress up with pillows.
Step 8: It's a good way to soothe the skin on your hands.
If you want to make your child more comfortable, you can rub a little under their nose or on their skin.
Step 9: If you can keep irritants away from your child, that's great.
Any irritation to the nose, throat or lungs can make your child's cough worse.Smoke around your child, keep pollen outside, and avoid strong scents in the home.Children who are exposed to smoke can suffer from asthma.Your child's cough or breathing problems can be worsened by exposure to second-hand smoke.If you smoke outside, do so away from your child, change your clothes when you come inside, and cover your hair if you want to prevent smoke from entering the home.
Step 10: Show your child care.
Extra love in addition to other home remedies is the best way to treat a child's cough.Your toddler will appreciate the added affection, and you will be better able to monitor changes in temperature and demeanor.
Step 11: Check for a high temperature.
It is not uncommon for children to have a low temperature even with a mild illness.A baby less than 3 months old with a temperature of 104F (40C) or higher requires a call to the doctor.A high temperature can lead to dehydration, as well as indicate the presence of an infectious disease.If your child has a high temperature that lasts for more than 5 days with home care, they should be seen by their doctor.If your child has a rash that is over 100.4F, then you should seek medical attention.
Step 12: Know the signs of dehydration.
The consequences of kids getting dehydrated are more severe than adults.Take your child to the hospital if they show signs of dehydration.They may need an IV if they can't be rehydrated with fluids.There are signs of dehydration in toddlers that include a dry mouth, dizziness, sunken eyes, and lack of tears when crying.
Step 13: You have an asthma plan.
You and your doctor should work on an asthma plan if you already know that your child has asthma.If they have an asthma flare up, what should they do?If your child is young, you may not know they have asthma.It can be a sign of asthma if your child coughs and you hear them wheezing, so they should be treated by the doctor.If your child has a cough and wheezing for a long time, but they don't have any symptoms of a cold, you may notice asthma.Make sure they drink lots of fluids and use a cool-mist humidifier in their room.
Step 14: Pay attention to how your child is breathing.
If your child has a cough, you should take them to the doctor as soon as possible.You may notice that their chest or stomach is heaving because they are working hard to breathe, or that they're breathing faster than usual.
Step 15: A blue tint to your child's skin is something to watch out for.
You may see a blue or dusky purple color in your child's lips, tongue or face if they aren't breathing well or getting enough oxygen.You should seek emergency care if this is an indication of breathing problems.
Step 16: Put your child's phlegm in a container.
It is not normal for a child to cough up blood, so if they do you should go to the doctor.Make sure the blood isn't from a bite on the tongue or cheek by checking their mouth.
Step 17: There is a cough.
You are probably familiar with the name of the disease, whooping cough.Due to children going unvaccinated, tetanus infections are on the rise.Antibiotics are needed for pertussis infections to get better.The classic presentation involves many dry coughs in a row, followed by a high-pitched "whooping" sound when your child is sick.If your child did not receive the vaccine, they are at risk for the disease.You can make your child more comfortable by making sure they drink lots of fluids and use a cool-mist humidifier in their room.They need medicine and this is not a cure.
Step 18: Know what to look for when you have pneumonia.
There is a medical emergency in toddlers.If your child has a wet-sounding, mucus filled cough and is having a hard time breathing, you should seek emergency care.
Step 19: There are other reasons to seek medical attention.
If your child has a cough, you may want to seek medical treatment.You should seek medical attention for your child if they have a blood or immune disorder or have not received immunizations.Your child is vomiting a lot.