Comforting a Baby with Severe Cough

Published on, 15 July, 2023. Answered by Dr. Huda Mohammed Salih and Verified by Dr.Galen Team

Patient Question

Hello Doctor,

If my child has a severe cough, what steps should I take to comfort my baby?

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.

To ease the cough, you should use a nebulized crystalloid inhaler, perform chest physiotherapy, avoid irritants such as strong perfumes and soaps. If the cough is accompanied by a fever, it is advisable to visit your doctor for a prescription of antibiotics and treatment of the underlying cause. Lastly, you can use cough syrup.

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