Anything to help a child’s irritating night cough?
Sunday, February 5th, 2012Hi, my 4 year old has an irritating, dry night cough that is keeping her (and me) awake. Plus when she coughs too much she ends up being sick from over gagging.
I’m looking for any tried and tested remedies whether they are pharmaceutical, herbal or home remedies! Please, anything that works or has worked for you that a 4 year old can take.
Also any tips? Warm bedroom best or cool bedroom best? Etc, etc
Thank you!
(from a desperate mother)
Good air circulation may help, like having a window slightly open on the child catch. A teaspoon of glycerin will help coat his/her throat and ease the tickle a bit, but if you don’t have glycerin to hand you can try a teaspoon of honey or golden syrup, something like that.
Rubbing a bit of vick vapour rub on his/her collar area might also help.