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best way to treat cough in toddlers?

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: For simple cough I find a mixture of lemon juice in honey helpful in kids over a year of age. Robatussin is an antihistamine free product that is helpful in some.

Question 2

what is the best way to suppress a cough?

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Find and treat cause: There are over the counter medications such as dextromethorphan containg cough syrups which may be helpful.  Airway hyperreactivity with inflammation and congestion is the small airways is a common cause which can be treated effectively with asthma medications. Esophageal reflux, sinusitis are common causes. A chest xray can help detect other possibilities.

Question 3

what is the best way to treat persistance 
cough?

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Depends: Depends on the cause..  Chronic coughs are often caused by post-nasal drip, asthma, or even reflux (gerd).  Of course infection is always a possibility, so blood work and an x-ray may need to be done.  Sometimes medications (ace-inhibitors for example) can cause a dry, nagging cough.  For any blood, you may need a ct or even a bronchoscopy - a lighted camera - ma need to be used.

Question 4

best medicine for cough?

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Honey in tea: Honestly, most studies have shown limited benefit from store-bought cough remedies.  In fact, when compared to lemon and honey in tea....Guess which was best, and safest.  Yep, our moms and grandmothers were right!

Question 5

what are the best treatment for cough?

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OTC Meds: Several over the counter medicines can help suppress a cough including delsym or robitussin (guaifenesin). These medicines contain a cough suppressent called dextromethorphan.  Other home remedies include cool mist humidifier in your bedroom. There was an excellent study that showed a teaspoon of honey before bedtime suppressed a cough better than dextromethrophan. If your symptoms dont improve call your doctor.

Question 6

what is the best nonprescription cough suppressant?

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Honey: The best nonprescription cough suppressant shown to be successful in studies and even endorsed by the american academy of pediatrics is honey!

Question 7

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 8

what  drug can i use to cure cough for my kids?

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Symptom: Cough is a symptom, not an illness.  In order to make the symptom better, you need to address the illness.  If the cough is being caused by  a bacterial infection, antibiotics will make it better. If it's being caused by virus, the body's immune system will cure it.  If it's asthma, medicines can improve it greatly but it can't be cured.  In short, the cure depends on the cause.

Question 9

what is the best medication for night-time cough

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Nighttime cough: If the cough is a back of the throat tickle due to mucous draining down from the nose and sinuses when you first lie down, i personally find the most effective medication to be a mixture of Phenergan (promethazine) and Codeine cough syrup. If the nighttime cough is happening in the middle of the night associated with a sensation of tightness or wheezing in the chest, asthma inhalers will be more effective.

Question 10

i have a cough what is the best medicine i will take?

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Extra fluid: Drink extra water, this will loosen the secretions and allow you to cough up the material easier.

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