Coughing is one of the first and most common symptoms of colds. It comes in two forms: dry and wet. The first of them is characterized by an irritating effect on the bronchial mucosa and does not very well affect the whole organism. A wet cough does not have any special advantages, but, compared with a dry one, can be treated more quickly.
It is unpleasant when coughing occurs in children, especially in infants. This always gives a lot of excitement and anxiety to parents, and the question of choosing a treatment is an “edge”. Cough syrups for children up to a year are prescribed only by a pediatrician and in no case are selected independently. Parents quite often make the mistake of treating their child on their own. Only a specialist can correctly prescribe the drug, because the active substance contained in it can be directed to the treatment of one type of cough, and the child will be completely different.
Cough syrups for children up to a year are created mainly on a plant basis. Synthetic drugs at this age are extremely undesirable and even contraindicated, except in severe cases, but the decision is always made by the doctor. A striking example are the syrups "Gedelix" and "Prospan". Both drugs contain ivy leaf extract, their action is aimed at thinning and sputum discharge. Therefore, these are funds for the treatment of wet cough, which can be used in both children and adults.
Dry cough in children under one year old is treated with completely different drugs, which are also prescribed by a doctor. The main goal of treating this type of cough is to influence the cough center located in the peripheral part of the brain. It is desirable that it becomes wet, otherwise complications may develop due to a decrease in the body's natural protective properties. There are cough syrups for children up to a year with a pronounced antitussive effect. An example of such drugs is the synecod syrup, which has established itself in recent years only on the best side. In addition to reducing cough activity, it helps to improve sputum discharge and oxygen enrichment of the bronchial mucosa. Contraindication is children under two months of age.
There are other methods of getting rid of the disease. How to treat cough in children up to a year, the local pediatrician will tell you in detail. But you should always remember that there are methods that, against the background of their simplicity and unpretentiousness, have a very high level of effectiveness. For example, a light patting massage on the back in the lung area does not allow sputum formation. Try to provide the child with some activity: toss, turn, and bring your hands together in a prone position. All this contributes to the rapid discharge of sputum. The method of "dry heat" was used by our mothers and grandmothers: this is when they put mustard powder in socks, put mustard plasters, etc.
Cough syrups for children up to a year are, at times, the main hope of mothers for a speedy recovery. But do not forget about inhalations, which also have a positive effect. However, any treatment method should be applied strictly after consulting a specialist.