Gentle and Natural Cough Remedies Every Toddler’s Parent Should Know

Hello friends, I am Dr. Shweta Joshi, and I warmly welcome you to my blog, Dr. Joshi Homeopathy. Many of us face the issue of coughing intermittently, sometimes every two, four, or six months. However, when this problem occurs in children, it can be quite worrisome for parents. In this blog post, we will discuss cough in children and explore the best homeopathic medicines to effectively treat it. This information will be very helpful, so please read through till the end. If you haven't subscribed to my channel yet, please do so for more health tips.

What is Cough and Its Causes?

Cough is a natural reflex response our body has when there is a foreign body in the throat or airways, or when we want to clear our throat. There can be numerous causes for cough. For instance, if you suffer from asthma or any pulmonary disease, coughing is common. Sometimes during eating, if food irritates the throat due to lack of attention, it can trigger cough. Infections in the larynx also cause coughing. Thus, many factors can be responsible for cough.

Causes of Cough in Children

In children, common causes include flu, especially during seasonal changes. Allergies to smoke, fog or pollution particles can trigger cough. Consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream in excess can also contribute to coughing problems. Dust and pollution are other environmental factors that often lead to cough in children.

Homeopathic Medicines for Cough in Children

Homeopathy offers a variety of medicines to treat children's cough, but it can be challenging to list all here. Based on common symptoms, here are some effective remedies you can consider:

• Aconite: Excellent for sudden onset cough after exposure to cold wind. It typically causes dry cough initiated by inhaling deeply. Children often hold their throat or neck while coughing. Dose: 2 drops of 30 potency twice daily.

• Belladonna: Useful for tickling cough with dry throat, which worsens at night. The child's face often turns red during coughing spells, indicating heat and pain in the throat. A rattling morning cough with sensation of something stuck in the throat is common. Dose: 2 drops of 30 potency twice daily.

• Arsenicum Album: This remedy is for exhausted children who cough extensively and have to sit up at night because of worsening cough. They often drink water frequently in small sips and feel relief from warmth. Dose: 2 drops of 30 potency twice daily, preferably at bedtime.

• Bryonia: Suitable for dry cough aggravated at night, where coughing may induce vomiting. Children may crave cold drinks but their symptoms worsen with warmth or warm environments. They often desire long, deep breaths. Dose: 2 drops of 30 potency twice daily.

• Antimonium Tart: Best for rattling cough with difficulty expectorating thick mucus. It is often used in chronic cough with burning sensation in the throat and chest. Dose: 2 drops of 30 potency twice daily.

Additional Remedies and Precautions

There is a well-known formula used for cough that mixes three medicines equally: Hepar Sulph 200, Aconite 200, and Spongia 200. Mix equal quantities of these liquid dilutions and give 2 drops twice daily. Adults can take it four times daily.

Also, Bio Combination Number 6 is effective when given as 2 tablets 3-4 times a day to children. Additionally, Alpha Cough Syrup, 1 teaspoon twice daily, can be used safely for both dry and wet cough.

Important Precautions: Keep children away from cold foods and drinks like ice cream and chilled water. Offer warm water to soothe the throat and help in loosening mucus. Following these homeopathic treatments along with proper care ensures effective relief from children's cough.