Natural Remedies for Children’s Coughs and Colds: Expert Advice from Pediatrician Consultant

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Coughs and colds due to the common cold or common cold do not require immediate medication. There are several things parents can do to reduce cough and cold symptoms in children.

Handling mild coughs and colds in children depends on the age of the little one, as stated by pediatrician consultant respirologist Rina Triasih.

“It depends on how old the child is. If it’s a baby, under one year old and has a cold, there’s no need to give him medication, we can just give him balm on his chest and back,” said Rina, quoting Between.

The head of the Respirology Coordination Work Unit (UKK) of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) added that nasal spray can be used on babies to thin the mucus or snot that is blocking the nose so that it is easier to expel.

Handling Coughs and Colds in Children Over One Year Old

For children over one year old, you can give a mixture of soy sauce and lime 3 to 4 times a day if the cough and cold symptoms are not bothering you.

“Just one teaspoon of lime and soy sauce is 5 milliliters, then add half a squeeze of lime. Can be given 3 to 4 times a day,” said Rina.

2024-02-24 23:00:02
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