The effective treatment methods for children's colds and coughs can be carried out according to the following steps:
1. General care: Keep hydrated: Encourage children to drink plenty of water and maintain sufficient water intake, which can help dilute phlegm and reduce coughing. Environmental regulation: Keep indoor air fresh, open windows for ventilation appropriately, use humidifiers to maintain indoor humidity at 55% -65%, which can help relieve coughing and keep the respiratory tract moist. Rest and diet: Encourage children to rest more and avoid strenuous activities. In terms of diet, it is mainly light and easy to digest. Eating more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and dragon fruit, can help enhance immunity.
2. Physical therapy and auxiliary measures: Position adjustment: Appropriately raising the child's position can help promote expectoration and relieve coughing. Patting the back to expel phlegm: When a child coughs, gently patting their back can help expel phlegm. Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage: It can be used to massage the child's Danzhong acupoint appropriately to promote expectoration.
3. Medication treatment: Cough suppressants: If a child has severe cough symptoms, cough suppressants such as pediatric cough syrup and ambroxol oral solution can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Antiinfective drugs: If cough is caused by viral or bacterial infection, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and use corresponding anti infective drugs, such as oseltamivir phosphate capsules, Four Seasons antiviral mixture, etc. Nebulization therapy: For children with severe cough and thick sputum that is difficult to discharge, nebulization therapy can be considered, which directly acts on the respiratory tract by inhaling medication to quickly relieve cough and dilute sputum.
The above measures are only general recommendations, and specific treatment methods should be determined based on the child's condition and the doctor's guidance. If the child's cough symptoms continue to worsen or are accompanied by other serious symptoms, they should seek medical examination and receive comprehensive treatment in a timely manner.