Indonesia is currently experiencing a transition season, many people have coughs. Not only adults, but children too. Cough is a common disease in children. Usually a child’s cough is caused by a virus and can last up to two weeks.
Coughing is the body’s natural attempt to expel mucus or foreign matter from the lungs and blocked airflow. Exposure to germs will make children build a stronger immune system.
However, coughing in children will make parents worried. One way to relieve a child’s cough is to keep him comfortable. So what can you do to make your child feel a little more comfortable when coughing?
- Give plenty of fluids. Staying hydrated will speed up the healing process of a sick child. Give water to children, do not give soda or packaged drinks because they can injure the throat that is injured by coughing.
- Give honey. Honey has antibacterial properties that can fight infection. However, do not give honey to children under the age of one year because it will cause botulism.
- Apply Niinon Telon Oil evenly on the stomach, chest, and neck. Because the content of cajuputi oleom can help warm the child’s body, help accelerate blood circulation, and the warm sensation also makes the child feel more comfortable.
