Coughing is a very common symptom in children, and the dry autumn months make children more susceptible to coughing due to their low respiratory mucosal resistance, and their coughs are a constant source of anxiety for parents. In fact, coughing is not a disease per se, but a self-defense mechanism of the body when the respiratory tract is irritated, and the cough produces an expiratory shock action that expels sputum and other secretions from the respiratory tract. To effectively treat a cough, we must first uncover the real “culprit” behind the cough – the phlegm that adheres to the body, because phlegm has many protein components, and once it adheres to bacteria, it becomes a good medium for the bacteria to rapidly This is because sputum has many protein components, and once bacteria are attached, sputum becomes a good culture medium, allowing bacteria to multiply rapidly, leading to secondary infections. When many parents talk about their child’s cough, their first reaction is to stop the cough. However, forcing cough suppressants on a child with a productive cough can cause the sputum to remain in the airway, which can lead to more serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Moreover, if the phlegm is thick and difficult to expel, the cough will often be aggravated at night, thus seriously affecting the child’s sleep, so the treatment process should first resolve the phlegm and then stop the cough. It is also very important to take care of your baby during the illness, as there are many dietary restrictions for children with cough. Cold foods such as cold drinks are a big no-no for children with cough. In addition, since most children have a weak spleen and stomach, eating too much cold food can cause a decrease in the function of the spleen and stomach, which can lead to coughing and phlegm. It is important to give your child plenty of water and to drink small amounts several times. In addition to the treatment of cough, children can also be treated with self-medication and health care at home. The main acupressure points include the Tian Tu acupoint (located in the depression at the midpoint of the two clavicles), the chest, the lateral part of the arms (along the large fissure to the elbow joint), the Tian Zong acupoint (equivalent to the midpoint of the scapula), and the back. If a child has a cough that does not clear up, he or she should seek medical attention in a timely manner to identify the cause of the cough and then treat the symptoms to avoid delaying the condition.