Almost every case of acute respiratory disease is accompanied by a cough. This symptom is quite torturous and greatly exhausts the baby. In this regard, the importance of cough treatment in children is beyond doubt.
When choosing a remedy for cough for babies, it is important to consider the main characteristics of this symptom. Actually, the therapeutic approach will depend on the properties listed below. So, the following types of cough are distinguished:
- productive or moist, at which sputum is separated;
- unproductive or dry - phlegm absent.
Medication Therapy
All medicinal substances used to treat severe cough in children can be divided into the following forms:
- pills;
- syrups;
- warming balms and ointments for external use;
- inhalation therapy.
And for pharmacological action drugs are divided into:
- expectorants - strengthen the separation of sputum (Mukaltin, Pertussin);
- mucolytic - dilute sputum, making it easier to remove from the bronchial tree (Lazolvan, Ambroxol, Flavamed);
- antitussives - suppress the cough reflex, the children are used rarely.
Treatment of wet cough in children usually consists of taking syrups based on the plant extract. For example, based on plantain (Herbion, Pertussin, Bronhosept), althea (Alteika), licorice root, ivy leaves (Prospan, Gedelix). Also recommend a combination of syrups and lozenges Dr. Mom . For the treatment of cough in infants, it is permitted to take Ambroxol. This drug is considered one of the best mucolytics to date, besides it also stimulates local immunity. Well sputtered sputum Acetylcysteine and Bromhexine.
For the treatment of wet cough in children in addition to basic therapy, light chest massage will not hurt. This will help to sputum, improve blood circulation. And if massage movements are supplemented with special ointments, then the effectiveness is significantly increased. Typically, apply the ointment of Dr. Taiss or Dr. Mom.
Inhalation
Inhalations in infants during coughing show a good effect, as the drug acts directly on the mucous membrane of the trachea and bronchi, as well as on the musculature and nerve endings. In this case, the drug acts locally, without causing systemic side effects. Separate steam inhalations and conducted with the help of special devices. The easiest way is steam inhalation solution of soda or alkaline mineral water, and also with the addition of fir oil, eucalyptus. With the help of inhalations with ambroxol, it is possible to cope well with a dry cough.
And with a productive steam inhalations with a decoction of chamomile, mint, thyme and other medicinal plants are more suitable. Accelerate the recovery of inhalation with the help of a nebulizer, while you can use various medications (mucolytics, bronchodilators, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, including hormonal and other drugs).
ethnoscience
The national treatment of cough in children is based on the use of medicinal plants and honey. The useful properties of black radish, the root of ginger, have long been known. Also, an infusion of althea root is used. By the way, this plant is a part of many syrups and cough syrups. Honey can be mixed with berries of viburnum or cowberry. The resulting mass of water, and a useful drink is ready for use. Also, honey is mixed with carrot juice.
Despite the positive results, treatment of a child's coughing with folk remedies should not be the main line of therapy. However, it can be a good addition to the treatment plan prescribed by the doctor.