7 Ayurvedic Remedies for Wet and Dry Cough in Children
Children play in close proximity to other children; in playgrounds, schools and neighborhoods. Owing to their rough and tumble play, exposure to various surfaces and objects in the environment, along with contact with other kids naturally carries a risk of catching a cough or cold. During such interactions, if your child is having low immunity then they will be more prone to it. Seasonal changes and allergic reactions can also cause your child to be ill. This is typically characterized by the following symptoms- Wet cough – where there is mucous present, typically white/greenish yellow in colour Dry cough – which occurs along with heaves, but does not produce a lot of mucous Runny nose – which is often seen with repeated sneezing and redness of the nose Why adult cough syrups are unsafe for children? Most adult cough syrups contain the main anti-cough drugs dissolved in alcohol. Alcohol acts as the delivery system or “solvent,” which is the medium that allows the active drugs t...