Coughing

Coughing is often caused by allergies. It can also be caused by common colds or sometimes may also be an indication of something even worse.For babies,coughingshould be of a major concern. But, before you freak out, let us consider a few things to understand its nature and at the same time become skilled on how to cure baby cough.

One thing you must remember is that when you hear your baby cough is to listen to how it sounds. Is it a dry cough or does it sounds just like an ordinary one? It is also best to observe the environment. Always check for dusts, smoke, pets, pollen, and plants as it may be an indication of an allergy. Make sure that the floors, cabinets and carpets are always clean and free of pets’ hair and dust.

Before calling a doctor, there are several methods you can try to cure it yourself. Honey is one of them. This is excellent for colds, soothes the throat and even kills certain infections. If honey does not work, you can also try ginger. This is a natural anti-inflammatory that helps relieve chest congestion. This may sound like unique ingredients for a special salad but vinegar can also do the trick. Since vinegar is a natural anti-septic combined with many other properties, it is ideal that you also give it a try. Another thing you can put into the bargain is a mixture of warm water, salt and a pinch of turmeric that your child can gargle every night. This mixture helps kill infection, cure the cough, keep tonsils in healthy shape and add overall immunity against certain bacteria.

In the event that the suggestions above do not work, do not try to use prescription drugs. Cough medicines are not highly advised by physicians because it can sometimes be potentially dangerous especially to infants. Before giving your child any drugs you can by over the counter, consult your doctor first.

It is very important that you observe and keep an eye to symptoms that may persist. A cough that lasts more than a week especially for infants should get a medical attention. Coughs and colds can also be indication of a more serious ailment such as bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and cystic fibrosis. If a child is coughing nonstop for twenty to thirty seconds and experiences difficulty in breathing before another non-stop coughingbegins, it can be a sign of whooping cough; which can be dangerous for babies under a year old. Be aware of the symptoms of whooping cough such as runny nose, watery eyes, a mild fever, diarrhea and loss of appetite.

If your baby is less than three months old, do not even try vinegar or honey. Also, if your child is breathing more rapidly than usual or if he looks like he is having a hard time breathing, or has little streaks of blood in the mucus when he coughs up, wheezing, has a fever, or has a chronic illness like heart and lung disease, immediately go to your doctor. During these cases, the best way on how to cure baby cough is to consult the experts as you cannot put the life of your baby on the line.