Just as with any medical condition, no matter how common it is, the scenario can be quite scary for parents when a toddler is infected. This is primarily because of the fact that the toddlers immune system is nowhere as mature as that of an adult and is, therefore, less likely to be able to fight off a condition with ease. A cough can be an indication of purely some irritation within the respiratory tract or throat while it can also be a symptom of some serious underlying medical condition. Coughing is also known to be one of the most efficient methods the human body uses to clear up the airways located in the throat and chest. There are a variety of reasons for the development of a cough and the over - polluted atmosphere that surrounds us today is one of the chief reasons. Some of the other prominent medical conditions for which coughing will show up as a symptom includes acute sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, non allergic rhinitis and the common cold. If the cough appears to be persistent or getting worse, it is highly recommended that you visit your pediatrician in order to have your child inspected for any other underlying medical conditions. Do not administer any medication to your child, even if it is over the counter medication, without checking with the doctor first.
Because of the fact that coughing is such a common occurrence, there are a number of home remedy options that will be able to help significantly in its treatment. The advantage here is that these homw remedies could be consumed without much fear of side effects that almost every form of western medicine incorporates. For example, you could try making some tea with a little amount of ginger stirred in. This is known to be effective because of the beneficial properties of ginger. Another option would be to mix a teaspoon of honey and a dash of turmeric powder to a glass of warm milk and consume this on a regular basis, preferably before going to sleep at night. This mixture helps soothe the throat and get rid of any irritants. Getting your child to inhale steam will help open up the airwaves while soothing the throat as well. All that is required is for you to heat up some water, not too hot or else your child could scald her airwaves with the excessively hot steam, and add a little bit of turmeric. Then lean your child over the bowl with a towel draped over the head to avoid the steam from escaping and ask her to breathe heavily.