Question 1

what is a good way to cure a childs cough?

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Identify trigger: A cough is a response of the lungs to clear mucus.  There are many reasons for a child to cough including infections, inflammation after infections, asthma, acid reflux, allergies, just to name a few.  To appropriately treat a cough requires knowing what is causing the cough.  An allergist or pulmonologist can assist in identifying the reason for the cough so a specific treatment can be offered.

Question 2

whats the best medicine for a 4yr child cough?

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AURI: He needs his sleep, a tsp of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at bedtime usually helps. See md if associated with other  sx.

Question 3

my childs cough is not getting better after a month?

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Cough  1 month: This is a serious problem.  You should contact your pediatrician or family doctor to obtain an examination to determine the cause of the cough.  There are many possibilities of the cause.  When the cause is determined , proper treatment can be given to get your child well.

Question 4

do ice cold liquid drinks make a child cough?

Accepted Answer

YES,: If ice cold liquid makes your child cough, then avoid giving. 

Fluid at normal temperature always better for the kids.

Question 5

how can you give a child cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Age of the child and presenting clinical condition are important factors to consider before answering this question.Is your child having breathing difficulty, fever, could he/she have swallowed a small object, how long has the cough been going on, is your child less than 2 years old, does he/she have asthma.Cough is a protective reflex of your large airways, a prolonged cough could be bad.Call your md.

Question 6

what causes a white frothy sputum in a child's cough?

Accepted Answer

Mucus production: The cause of white frothy sputum with cough is due to mucus production in the lungs, nose, and sinus. This is the way our immune system gets rid of unwanted and harmful agents who enter our respiratory system. This defensive mechanism is conducted by the immune cells lining the airway with specific antibodies to protect; mucus contains products to kill the agents as well as to wash them away.

Question 7

what will really work to get rid of my child's cough?

Accepted Answer

Fluids: OTC cough and cold medications really are not effective in relieving cough. Keeping the secretions loose will help the child expectorate them. Honey (with tea) has been found to be as effective as dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant in cough medication, associated with potentially serious side-effects), but should never be given to children under one year of age.

Question 8

at what age can i give my child cough and cold medicine?

Accepted Answer

Over age 6 years: Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are generally not recommended for children under age 6 years. They lack efficacy and can have significant side effects. There may be certain circumstances where a doctor may direct the use of them in children 4-6 years of age.

Question 9

will running hot water for the steam help my child's cough?

Accepted Answer

Steam for cough: Steam often will help loosen a cough and give a child relief. Particularly if the child has a croup-like cough (barking like a seal). Croup causes inflammation in the airways and the moisture in the air from the steam helps relieve the cough.

Question 10

can a child cough for few weeks and the doctor can't find the cause? is it make sense?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can cough for 3-6 weeks with a viral upper respiratory illness.

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