How to relieve asthma cough in children

Children’s asthma cough is mostly related to allergies and environmental factors, etc. Symptoms can be relieved by general treatment such as keeping away from allergens and medication such as inhaled fast-acting β₂ receptor blockers, systemic glucocorticoids, anticholinergic drugs, etc. 1. General treatment: children with asthma and cough need to avoid contact with allergens, eat a light and easily digestible diet, do not eat spicy and stimulating foods. At the same time, should pay attention to keep warm, prevent colds, prevent infections. 2. Medication: Common medications for asthma and cough include inhaled fast-acting β₂ receptor blockers, systemic glucocorticoids, and anticholinergic drugs. (1) Inhaled fast-acting β₂ receptor blockers: such as salbutamol, is the first choice of drugs to relieve the acute symptoms of asthma, adverse effects include tachycardia, nausea and vomiting. (2) Systemic glucocorticosteroids: oral prednisone can be used in acute attacks, with adverse effects such as complications of infection. Methylprednisolone can be given intravenously in severe asthma attack. (3) Anticholinergic drugs: Inhaled anticholinergic drugs, such as ipratropium bromide, have a slower onset of action, but are less likely to be resistant and have fewer adverse effects. If a child has an asthmatic cough, he or she should go to the hospital and be treated under a doctor’s supervision, and the medication should be taken according to the doctor’s instructions.