A child can start a cough at any age. Parents are always afraid of this, they start to panic and do not know how to cure their baby, what to do and where to start. First of all, parents need to know that all children get sick, and this is normal – in this way, a small organism gradually develops immunity, and it will be much worse if the child does not get sick at all. A cough is just a protective reaction of the body to foreign stimuli, so the baby’s body cleans the lungs.
First of all, you need to show the child to the attending physician. You should not start treating a disease without knowing the cause of its occurrence. After all, a cough can be a cold, or it can have more serious causes. In any case, the doctor will immediately examine the baby and prescribe the correct treatment.
You should also not run to the pharmacy for medicines that someone has advised you. Firstly, it may not help, and secondly, it is very dangerous to self-medicate. It is better to consult a doctor, he will prescribe the necessary treatment and prescribe medications that are right for your child in a particular situation.
Before a visit to the doctor, it is necessary to provide the child with first aid as an abundant drink. It can be warm fresh berry or fruit compotes, warm milk, fruit drinks. Children’s tea with chamomile will be especially effective. As you know, chamomile is the best way to cleanse the body of harmful substances, it disinfects and tones the body.
The doctor can prescribe procedures for the child if necessary. It can be physiotherapy, herbal medicine, inhalation, mustard plasters, breast massage. It all depends on the degree of complexity of the disease and on the age of the child.