When a child has a cough, it can be very concerning to a parent.
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Should I Give My Child Cough Medicine?
Prescription cough suppressantscan be more dangerous for young children.
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Suppressing the cough with a prescription cough medication could potentially make things worse.
These medications are also dangerous for children because they contain narcotics.
Hydrocodone, or codeine, is a narcotic that can slow down a childs respiratory rate.
It can depress the respiratory system so much that the child stops breathing.
That’s because a cough is the bodys way of expelling things from the lungs that shouldnt be there.
If your childs cough is just occasional, these tips may help.
This information is not a substitute for the advice of a doctor.
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