Recurrent cough at night in a child

Poland

July 31, 2022 12:50pm CST

My son, after his last cold, cannot get over his recurring cough at night. Exactly it looks like a 20-minute cough attack, then it suddenly passes and during the day it is ok. My son was examined by a doctor, he has no rhinitis, auscultation is ok. I have already used syrups, vitamins, inhalations, sprays and nothing helps. Maybe you have an idea?

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Laura

@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

31 Jul 22

Why don't you try keeping him warm? Make sure he wears warm clothes and takes some warm drinks lemon water , hot chocolate drink or tea

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Bogusia Z.

@Gguusia (398)

• Poland

31 Jul 22

Thanks for the advice, although I've already tried heating, I even smear it with a warming ointment with the addition of eucalyptus to make it easier for him to breathe, but it also doesn't work. However, I will try lemon water because I have completely forgotten about it. They get used to giving it when it's winter at my place.

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PsalmOneCares

@everwonderwhy (7358)

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1 Aug 22

Freshly grated ginger tea. I hope he feels better very soon. May your son recovers and regains back his strength.

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PsalmOneCares

@everwonderwhy (7358)

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1 Aug 22

@Gguusia You can add anything to the ginger tea, such as honey and/or fresh lemon juice. Gargle Diflamm with Iodin (or any anti-bacterial gargle. Get an herbal cough syrup to take for decongestion (relief). Freshly grated ginger tea is very soothing.

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Bogusia Z.

@Gguusia (398)

• Poland

1 Aug 22

Thank you very much for this idea, I heard about it for the first time, but it seems to be a good solution.

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Bogusia Z.

@Gguusia (398)

• Poland

1 Aug 22

@everwonderwhy Thank you very much. I wonder why the doctor did not give me such good advice. Ah, pity words for some doctors.

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Quilter

@fatragu (677)

• United States

14 Aug 22

I have 3 kids and have tried everything under the sun for their coughs and the only thing that has ever worked for them has been a mixture of honey, lemon juice (fresh is best), and a bit of whisky. Now, obviously our objective is not to get the kids drunk, that happens as adults, but just a touch here and there mixed with the honey and lemon kicks their cough almost immediately. I just mix it as needed and they take 2 tablespoons and they are good as new.

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Bogusia Z.

@Gguusia (398)

• Poland

14 Aug 22

Thanks a lot for the advice and this recipe. Then I have to buy whiskey because I don't drink, but I'll buy it and try to serve it.

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@mythociate (21432)

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

31 Jul 22

Maybe he's just doing it to get your attention.

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Bogusia Z.

@Gguusia (398)

• Poland

31 Jul 22

I think not, because when he coughs, you can see that he is still half asleep, often in the morning he does not remember that he had a cough at night.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (139742)

• Roseburg, Oregon

31 Jul 22

Honey and lemon juice mixed half and half works good for a cough.

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Bogusia Z.

@Gguusia (398)

• Poland

31 Jul 22

Thank you very much for the advice, I just forgot about that, because I usually give my children water with honey and lemon when it's winter here. But now I will also give you how warm it is.

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