9 Home Remedies For Cough & Cold In Children

Producer: Peuli Bakshi Editor: Mohit Bisht

Steam Inhalation: Steam inhalation can help loosen mucus and ease congestion.

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Hydration: Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids like water, warm broth or herbal teas to help keep them hydrated and thin out mucus.

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Humidifier: Use a cool-mist humidifier in your child's room to add moisture to the air, which can ease congestion.

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Saline Nasal Drops: You can use a bulb syringe to gently suction out nasal secretions after using the drops.

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Honey: Honey has natural antibacterial properties and can help soothe a sore throat and calm coughing.

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Warm Liquids: Warm liquids like herbal teas, warm water with lemon and honey or chicken soup can help soothe a sore throat.

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Ginger: You can give your child ginger tea, ginger ale or ginger candies to help alleviate cough and cold.

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Warm Saltwater Gargle: Older children can gargle with warm saltwater to help relieve throat irritation and reduce swelling.

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