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Hello and welcome to e health forum.

The cause of a persistent cough in a young kid can include asthma, infective bronchitis or bronchiolitis.

In conditions, like viral infections induced colds and coughs, inflammation of the respiratory ‎tract and production of mucus, causes irritation of the airway, and hence results in cough. ‎

In young kids, with asthma, superimposed viral infections (especially during winters), worsen the ‎symptoms, and can complicate recovery. ‎

Inhalers contain different type of medications. Bronchodilators (Albuterol) help to improve the ‎breathing, and not necessarily to reduce cough. Steroids reduce the ‎inflammation and hence reduces the hyperreactivity of the airway. ‎

The recovery in such conditions will take a still longer time, which is needed for healing of the ‎respiratory mucosa affected. In the mean time, Inhalers, anti inflammatory medications, and ‎other supportive measures will need to be continued to help control the symptoms.‎

Here are some tips to help your child's cough and cold symptoms:‎

‎1. Lots of fluids to thin out the mucus that builds up during the cold virus infection so that it is easier to ‎clear out. Try chicken soup, tea, broth, or clear liquids.‎

‎2. A cool mist humidifier - It can help with the discomfort of a scratchy throat, but make sure to clean it ‎frequently. ‎

‎3. Steam: Turn on the hot water in the bathroom and let your child breathe the warm steam for 10 ‎minutes to help relieve congestion. Just be careful of little hands near hot water.‎

‎4. Saline nasal wash: A salt water wash to clean out the nose is particularly helpful in infants, who can't ‎blow their noses. Drops are placed in each nostril and a suction bulb pulls mucus out of the nose. Be ‎sure to sterilize between uses. Saline nasal spray may also relieve stuffiness for older children.‎

‎5. Honey can help Kids older than 1 year to prevent cough. It helps children sleep without coughing all ‎night.‎

‎6. Get your kid to wash their hands frequently, encourage them to cough into their sleeve or elbow, ‎and make sure they get plenty of rest.‎
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You might consider to consult your kids pediatrician for an examination if the symptoms worsen.‎

Hello and welcome to e health forum.

The cause of a persistent cough in a young kid can include asthma, infective bronchitis or bronchiolitis.

In conditions, like viral infections induced colds and coughs, inflammation of the respiratory ‎tract and production of mucus, causes irritation of the airway, and hence results in cough. ‎

In young kids, with asthma, superimposed viral infections (especially during winters), worsen the ‎symptoms, and can complicate recovery. ‎

Inhalers contain different type of medications. Bronchodilators (Albuterol) help to improve the ‎breathing, and not necessarily to reduce cough. Steroids reduce the ‎inflammation and hence reduces the hyperreactivity of the airway. ‎

The recovery in such conditions will take a still longer time, which is needed for healing of the ‎respiratory mucosa affected. In the mean time, Inhalers, anti inflammatory medications, and ‎other supportive measures will need to be continued to help control the symptoms.‎

Here are some tips to help your child's cough and cold symptoms:‎

‎1. Lots of fluids to thin out the mucus that builds up during the cold virus infection so that it is easier to ‎clear out. Try chicken soup, tea, broth, or clear liquids.‎

‎2. A cool mist humidifier - It can help with the discomfort of a scratchy throat, but make sure to clean it ‎frequently. ‎

‎3. Steam: Turn on the hot water in the bathroom and let your child breathe the warm steam for 10 ‎minutes to help relieve congestion. Just be careful of little hands near hot water.‎

‎4. Saline nasal wash: A salt water wash to clean out the nose is particularly helpful in infants, who can't ‎blow their noses. Drops are placed in each nostril and a suction bulb pulls mucus out of the nose. Be ‎sure to sterilize between uses. Saline nasal spray may also relieve stuffiness for older children.‎

‎5. Honey can help Kids older than 1 year to prevent cough. It helps children sleep without coughing all ‎night.‎

‎6. Get your kid to wash their hands frequently, encourage them to cough into their sleeve or elbow, ‎and make sure they get plenty of rest.‎
‎ ‎
You might consider to consult your kids pediatrician for an examination if the symptoms worsen.‎