With irritation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory passages, forced involuntary sighs occur, which is called a cough. There is a dry and wet cough. If untreated, it can go into more serious illnesses. Therefore, at the first symptoms, it should be disposed of as soon as possible.
But do not forget that a wet cough promotes the removal of pathogenic microbes, foreign bodies, sputum and mucous membranes from the respiratory tract. This is an important protective function of the body, cleansing the lungs of sputum, but at the same time serves as an ideal soil for the reproduction of various pathogenic bacteria. If such bacteria linger for a long time in the respiratory tract, the healing process is greatly inhibited. The result may be an aggravation of the situation and, as a rule, the transition of the disease to another, more serious and difficult to treat level.
Therefore, if a patient has a loud barking cough with profuse mucous secretions, most often yellow, then he has a wet cough. He becomes stronger and more painful at night. During this period, the person is without movement, which allows sputum in large quantities to accumulate in the lungs and cause severe barking attacks. Such a wet cough in a child is especially painful, interferes with normal sleep and causes severe irritation and sore throat.
In this situation, it is necessary to facilitate the discharge of sputum and mucus. In children, sputum is more viscous and more difficult to do. The advice of the attending physician who prescribes mucolytic and expectorant drugs, possibly separately, or perhaps combining them, will not be out of place. Mucolytic drugs contribute to the formation of mucus in sufficient quantities. Moreover, when taking them, you need to drink as many different liquids as possible. Expectorants remove sputum and quickly eliminate a wet cough.
Treatment can be carried out using traditional medicine, proven over the years, effective and not difficult to use. Since ancient times, freshly boiled potatoes have been used for these purposes. Take a large towel, cover it with your head, bend over a pot of potatoes and inhale the healing fumes for ten minutes. If possible, take longer. A wet cough in a child is quickly cured with birch sap and milk. Birch sap is enough for one part, milk for at least two parts. Heat the drink, mix with two tablespoons of starch or flour and give the child to drink in small sips. Before going to bed, mix fresh onion juice with honey and milk and give to the child.
Sufficiently various expectorants and in the pharmacy. Nowadays, they are quite effective and quickly eliminate wet cough. Moreover, there are both synthetic drugs and herbal origin. They are made on the basis of sage, elecampane, coltsfoot and licorice. Of the most popular, one can distinguish "Lazolvan", "ACC", "Mukobene" and "Bromhexine". It should be noted that herbs, although not often, can cause allergies, so consult your doctor before using herbal preparations.
If sputum is difficult to recover, it is best to treat a wet cough with powerful drugs. This is especially true for complex cases, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. In parallel with the main procedures, rubbing and massage of the chest are necessary. This contributes to an even more effective removal of the remaining sputum. Particular attention should be paid to the treatment of the smallest children. Their cough can even cause vomiting. Their condition must be constantly monitored, be sure to visit a pediatrician and use any drugs with caution.