Cough is a common disease in children. First of all, the cause of cough should be clarified, and then the right medicine should be prescribed from the aspects of care and diet. The main tips for treating a child with a bad cough are as follows: 1. Food therapy: You can drink some white radish water, rock sugar Sydney water and Chuanbei loquat paste to stop coughing and dissolve phlegm. When coughing, it is recommended that the child drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. In particular, foods with high vitamin C content can promote metabolism in the body and help the child recover. 2. Massage and massage can also help the child stop coughing. 3. Maintain a good indoor environment: Keep the air in the room fresh, as dirty air can cause negative stimulation to the respiratory mucosa, which can cause congestion, edema, abnormal secretion or aggravate the cough. In addition, the living room should maintain a proper humidity environment and often sprinkle some water on the ground when the climate is dry; 4. Increase or decrease clothing in a timely manner: especially during the change of seasons, parents should increase or decrease clothing for their children in a timely manner to avoid overheating and overcooling, resulting in poor regulation of their organism and low resistance. If the above tips are not effective, you still need to go to the local hospital for anti-infection treatment to prevent further aggravation of the disease.