cough an chest phglem in 14 month old baby,all she is doing is swallowing it ,what can i do
(18 Feb 2008)
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Natural Remedies for Infant Cough
If your baby is suffering from cough and chest phlegm, then try on the following natural remedies:
One spoon of honey given with cardamom powder can be effective in curing cough.
A hot-water bottle can also be effective in curing cough for infants. Make sure that the heating pad you use does not have cords or heating elements.
Use a commercial ice pack or a plastic bag filled with ice cubes. Cover the ice pack with a cloth and put on baby's skin. Do not apply ice pack directly on the baby's skin.
Prepare a mixture of crushed pepper balls and clarified butter. Feed your child with this mixture at least twice a day.
Make your baby eat a mixture of ginger juice and honey.
Feed your baby with plenty of water. If he or she likes any juice then dilute juice with water before feeding him of her.
Nasal aspiration is another effective measure to reduce intensity of cough in infants. Squeeze the bulb of an aspirator and then place the tip in one nostril. Then you can gradually release the bulb. This will help to pull mucus.
You can even try salt water irrigation. Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt in a glass of cooled boiled water. Pour few drops of the prepared liquid into each nostril. This will help to draw dry mucus.
Steam vaporizer or warm-mist humidifier can also be used for reducing the intensity of cough.
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