Natural Remedies For Cough

Respiratory virus activity is picking up. Experts are predicting that viral illnesses will come roaring back with a vengeance this winter. Why are viruses circulating more now (less staggered and seemingly all at once) than they have in recent years? Research has shown that children may actually benefit from exposure to germs. Mothers exposed to viruses can pass down protective antibodies against the virus through the placenta to their unborn child. In theory, exposure to certain germs teaches the immune system not to overreact. Will leave the rest up for some critical thinking.

Most acute coughing in children is due to viral upper respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold. Coughs caused by colds due to viruses can last weeks, especially if a child has one cold right after another -which certainly seems to be the case these days! In a nutshell, a cough is usually a sign that your child's body is trying to rid itself of an irritant. With the common cold, this culprit is usually snot! There are of course other reasons children cough such as asthma, reflux, allergies or sinusitis, bacterial infections of the lower airway, post-viral-syndrome, an inhaled foreign body, the list goes on. The main treatment for chronic cough should be based on the underlying cause.

The natural remedies for cough are intended for coughing due to viral upper respiratory tract infections.

Consulting a doctor or healthcare provider is recommended to diagnose and recommend suitable treatment options. Before giving any medication to a child, whether over the counter, an herbal remedy, or a dietary supplement, you should talk to your pediatrician.

Love & healing,
💕DNP Nadia