The health of our children is the most important thing. This is why we care so much when they cough and more so when they do it frequently. Our peace of mind depends on their well-being.

Cough is a reflex produced by irritation or inflammation of the airways from the nose to the lungs. It has the function of expelling germs or foreign bodies that have entered it, also the secretions that are produced inside the respiratory system.

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Coughing is very important for the throat, bronchus, and lungs to be well-cleansed from “guests” they should not have.

Mainly there are 6 types of cough treatment:

Combinations of these medications are almost always used to help our little ones. For example, an expectorant plus a mucolytic in those boys or girls with many secretions. We should use them depending on the type of cough that our kids have.

In this article, we collect the most popular and widely used medications. We classify them depending on the function they do, to make it easier for you when choosing a cough medicine.

Cough can be of various types, and your treatment will depend on this. 

Here we show you the 3 most common types of cough:

Laryngeal or Croup Cough:
 The boy or girl sounds like a ‘seal’ or ‘as if barking’.

This is due to inflammation of the upper airway. In these cases, it is recommended to take a mucolytic to eliminate the mucus from the lungs. It ‘s also good to supplement the syrup with a few mints or popsicles with honey if their throats hurt.

Wet or Productive Cough:
 The one that produces phlegm, mucous secretions, and other substances accumulated in the lungs.

A very useful cough because it prevents secretions from accumulating. It is advisable not to administer anything to eliminate it or to do it only at night if the child cannot sleep. Mucolytic and expectorant syrups are used to relieve productive cough. We can also use throat anesthetics if the child complains of discomfort in the throat.

Dry or Tickling Cough:
 This type does not generate phlegm output.

It is a cough with little sense, tiring, and aggravates the irritation. If the cough comes from the throat, a cough suppressant and candy with honey are recommended to soothe and relieve a sore throat.

 

Also, there are medicines of natural origin, such as Ivy syrups and caramels.Vitamins bring energy and better development to our children. Vitamin C improves mood and gives more vitality to fight colds and coughs. 

Vitamin D and Zinc improves our defenses and prevent colds in the changing seasons.

After compiling all this information, here is a list of the 10 best cough syrups, depending on your need. Also, some treatment complements such as Lollipops, Gummies, and Mints.

Always remember to confirm the age of your boy or girl, and check if the syrup or caramel is suitable for use at that age.

Here we leave you some candies to complement the syrups and help our boys and girls with sore throats in addition to stimulating the body’s defenses.

Suggestions to give medicine to your boy or girl.

If you see the child’s condition worsen, seek attention immediately.