Children Over The Counter Cough Medicine
Health Encyclopedia: Cough
Although coughing can be a troubling symptom, it is usually your body's way of healing. Here are some tips to help ease your cough:
- If you have a dry, tickling cough, try cough drops or hard candy. NEVER give these to a child under age 3, because they can cause choking.
- Use a vaporizer or take a steamy shower. Both these things increase the moisture in the air and can help soothe a dry throat.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Liquids help thin the mucus in your throat and...
Expert & Community Posts
The Never Ending Cough: Is Cough Medication the Answer?
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How to Build A Natural Cold-Fighting Kit for Your Family
By Allison Janse , Health Expert...are ineffective for treating coughs and colds in children under six, and shouldn't be given... Read more »
Natural, Doctor-Approved Ways to Treat Kids’ Colds Without OTC Meds
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Cold Remedies and the FDA: Is your medication really safe?
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United Airways - How Allergies & Asthma Are Linked
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Health Guide
Home pharmacy
...decrease the effectiveness of a medication. (See storing medicine.) Store all medications out of reach of children. DO NOT give aspirin to children under 12. Consult your health care... Read more »Common Cold
...recommend against using cough medicines in many situations. Talk to your doctor before you or your child take any type of over-the-counter cough medicines, including those specifically labeled for... Read more »Nasal congestion
...sticky, loosen it by putting 2 or 3 saline nose drops into each nostril. Don't insert cotton swabs into a child's nostrils. Instead, catch the discharge outside the nostril on a tissue or swab,... Read more »Sinusitis: Highlights
...antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14 years and younger should not use OTC cough and cold medicines.Nasal... Read more »Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...choose aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), or acetaminophen (Tylenol).The following are recommendations for children:Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (usually Advil or Motrin) is the pain-reliever of... Read more »Images
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