Children's cough causes the reasonable reasons for panic in parents. Especially, if it is cough at the baby. Though cough is the protective mechanism of a body and is created by the nature for clarification of bronchial tubes, a throat and tracheas from hit of microbes, dust and ashes, it serves as a symptom of various diseases. Therefore, at its emergence it is necessary to consult with the pediatrician.
Cough of the baby is not only symptom of cold, but also a symptom of many other painful states – allergies, violations in work of heart and even helminthoses. At its emergence it is necessary to call urgently the doctor, or to go to hospital. Self-treatment can be life-threatening the child.
Safe cough medicine for children of 1 year
Now there is a number of medicines for babies which are appointed most often by pediatricians. These are mukolitichesky means which promote fluidifying of a phlegm in lungs. Ambroxol belongs to such medicines. It is prescribed babies in the form of syrup and given in the reduced dose. Medicine is effective at a loose cough.
Medicine lazolvan is usually applied in the form of inhalations or syrup. Its action is similar to effect of Ambroxol.
One more means which is on sale in pharmacy - a licorice root. This medicine of plant origin is produced in syrup and is one of the safest and yielding positive results, at the minimum contraindications. However it is necessary to remember that the medicine choice, its dose and duration of treatment have to be appointed by the competent doctor.
Treatment of cough at babies folk remedies
As an alternative to traditional medicine and it not always to safe medicines there are national recipes based on century experience and which proved the effectiveness. One of recipes – broth of coltsfoot and plantain. Dry mix of these herbs is on sale in pharmacy or is prepared in advance. Two tablespoons of mix of herbs in a proportion 50/50 will be necessary for preparation of broth. Grasses fill in with boiled water (0.5 liters) and allow to infuse within two hours. It is necessary to accept no more than a third of a glass before food three times a day. The licorice root in combination with devyasily and altey is also excellent means. Roots of herbs mix in equal proportions, previously having crushed. One tablespoon of mix is filled in with the cooled-down boiled water (0.5 liters) and insisted eight hours. A way of intake of broth – three times a day before food on one third of a glass. Eucalyptus oil has the all-strengthening properties, cleans airways and is very effective at inhalations, grindings and massage. In addition to the specified means it is recommended to bathe the small child in various grass infusions and broths. One of the best herbs for this purpose are the camomile and a thyme. They help to be restored to a weak organism of the small child and promote strengthening of his immunity. Having noticed that the child began to cough and having consulted with the pediatrician, it is possible to combine achievements of modern medicine with folk remedies. But much better in advance will think of prevention of diseases, it is absolutely fairly told that a disease it is easier to warn, than to treat.