The baby's cough is something that mothers are more worried about, but in the early stage of the baby's illness, if the cough is mild, infrequent and has less sputum, you can consider giving him over-the-counter cough medicine or Chinese patent medicine. However, if the cough becomes frequent and severe, the sputum becomes more, or there is whistling and wheezing, and it is difficult to breathe, then it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital quickly. In addition, the use of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines by children under 6 years old may be potentially dangerous.

What is the need to go to the hospital?

If the baby has a fever and cough, the body temperature exceeds 38.5 C; Breathing loudly and laboriously, blushing and coughing constantly; If the cold clears but the cough persists, or lasts for more than six weeks, you need to take your baby to the hospital quickly.

How to use drugs correctly?

When you have a slight cough, there is no need to use cough medicine in a hurry. But if coughing affects study, work or sleep, you should take medicine. Central cough medicine can be used for dry cough without phlegm, but it must be prescribed by a doctor and can only be used in a small amount for a short time. People with excessive phlegm and sticky phlegm should choose expectorant drugs or expectorant drugs.

Judge the situation and then use the medicine.

Baby cough medication should be cautious, first judge the situation and then decide how to deal with it. If you are worried about your baby's health, please consult a doctor in time!