What are the treatment principles for children's cough?

The treatment of children's cough requires targeted methods based on the cause, and blind use of medication or excessive treatment should be avoided.

Coughing is a protective reflex of the human body that helps clear foreign matter or secretions from the respiratory tract. For children, coughing may be caused by colds, respiratory infections, allergies, or foreign matter in the airways. Coughing caused by different causes has different manifestations, so finding the cause behind the cough is the key to treatment.

If the cough is caused by a common virus such as a cold, it can usually be relieved on its own. Just make sure your child gets enough rest, drinks plenty of warm water, keeps the air moist, and avoids being irritated by pungent odors. If the cough is accompanied by sputum, it means that the child's airway may have mucus secretions. At this time, it is recommended to avoid using cough suppressants to avoid affecting the discharge of sputum. If the child's cough is caused by allergies, such as dust mites, pollen or food allergies, allergens need to be managed, such as cleaning the environment or adjusting the diet. Problems such as asthma and foreign bodies in the airway require high attention, and professional support from doctors should be sought in a timely manner.

If the cough lasts for more than two weeks, or is accompanied by fever, shortness of breath, purple lips and other symptoms, the child should be taken to the doctor as soon as possible, and the doctor will further determine the cause and provide targeted treatment. Parents should also pay attention to a light diet in daily care and avoid spicy or irritating foods that affect the respiratory tract.