What should I do for a scramming 2 yr old who has a virus and a cough?
( 4 Dec 2007)
Treatment for cough
Unfortunately there is no cure per se for viruses. They have to stay their course and then recede. But there is a lot that one can do to get relief from the symptoms.
Since you say your son has developed a cough due to a virus, it is likely that he has a wet cough and a lot of mucus in his throat. There are several natural remedies for this condition which I am listing below:
Grate some ginger and squeeze out the juice. Mix ginger juice and honey in equal proportions and warm it slightly before giving it to the child
1 tablespoon of pure honey mixed up with a pinch of white pepper should solve the problem in 3-4 days
Give him an infusion made with basil leaves and ginger with a little bit of sugar or honey to make it more palatable.
Apply Vicks Vaporub to the child's feet and then put socks on them. Leave overnight. Do not apply Vicks to such a small child's chest or nose as the tingling and burning sensation is too unpleasant for such a small child to take.
Give him Vitamin C to reduce the duration and severity of the infection
If you have a vapourizer, add some Vicks to the water and leave it in the room your chills sleeps in. If not boil some water in utensil, add Vicks to the water and leave it in your toddler's room
Make up some herbal tea with cinnamon in it. Add a little honey or sugar so the child can drink it.
Keep the child warm and dry and make sure he gets lots of rest. The cough should subside in 3-4 days.
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