Medications such as inhalers may be needed in some cases.
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Why Do I Have a Wheezing Cough?
Below are examples of at-home treatments.
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Honey
Taking 1.5 teaspoons ofhoneybefore bed can ease a cough in people over 1 year of age.
Drinking smaller amounts more frequently might be easier to manage, especially for children who have nasal congestion.
Warm clear fluids, such as apple juice, can help with coughing fits.
Babies 6 to 12 months old can have 12 teaspoons each time, up to four times a day.
Children over 12 months can have as much as needed.
Infants under 6 months should be given breast milk or formula only.
Rest
Get plenty of rest, and have a go at keep your child calm.
Breathing can be more difficult when they are upset.
Sitting or lying in an upright position can help with breathing.
confirm to follow the manufacturer’s directions, and keep it out of reach of children.
Check with your child’s healthcare provider before giving them to your child.
Talk to your healthcare provider before taking or giving your child OTC cough medications or remedies.
This should include what medications to give and when.
This could be a sign of another condition developing, such as pneumonia.
Inhalers or oral medicationsmay be prescribed to help control symptoms from respiratory conditions such as asthma.
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