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Nov 15, 2023 · Find out what could be causing your baby or child's cough, when to call the doctor, and whether it's okay to give cough medicine.
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Dec 19, 2021 · To treat a baby’s cough, try making a saline solution to thin and loosen thick nasal mucus. To make the solution, combine 1 cup of water, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of baking soda.
- Push fluids. Keeping your baby hydrated is key to keeping their mucus flowing and easy to cough up. If your baby’s dehydrated, their snot and other secretions may dry up and be difficult to clear away with coughing.
- Use saline drops. Another way to moisten secretions is to use over-the-counter (OTC) saline drops in your baby’s nose. What does your baby’s nose have to do with coughing?
- Try suction. You can also try sucking the mucus out of your baby’s nose before it has a chance to reach and irritate their throat and airway. After using saline drops, take a bulb syringe and squeeze it to push the air out.
- Switch on a humidifier. Moistening the air your child breathes is another way to keep things flowing. Of course, you can purchase a humidifier to add moisture to your baby’s nursery.
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- The common cold. If your baby has a cold, they may have a cough, a runny or stuffy nose, be sneezing, have watery eyes, a reduced appetite, and perhaps a low fever.
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) RSV is a virus that can infect the lungs and breathing tubes. It's most common in babies and young children, although it can occur at any age.
- Croup. Advertisement | page continues below. A child with croup has a deep cough that sounds like a bark. In babies, it's often caused by a virus that narrows the windpipe.
- Allergies, asthma and environment. Your baby may be allergic to something such as pet dander or dust mites. Symptoms can include a stuffy or runny nose and a cough.
- Increasing Humidity. If your baby has a productive cough, inhaling cool or warm humid air can help in two ways: It hydrates the sinuses and prevents dryness, which can increase mucus production.
- Getting Lots of Fluids. Dehydration can make a productive cough worse by increasing the thickness of mucus in the lungs due to the lack of water. It can also cause airways to narrow (making it harder to breathe) and increase lung inflammation (making a cough worse).
- Suctioning Nasal Mucus. A bulb syringe can help remove mucus from your child's nose. This can prevent nasal and sinus congestion that can impair breathing and make coughing worse.
Dec 30, 2022 · Age 6 months to 1 year: Give warm clear fluids to treat the cough. Examples are apple juice and lemonade. Amount: Use a dose of 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 mL). Give 4 times per day when coughing. Caution: Do not use honey until 1 year old.
Jun 14, 2023 · If your infant or toddler has a cough, you’ve likely wondered if it's OK to give them over-the-counter medicines. Learn how to open your baby’s airways.
