How to massage a child’s cough

When a child has a cough, proper pediatric tui na treatment is effective for mild coughs. Moreover, when massage tui na points, it can effectively relieve the symptoms of coughing and shortness of breath. After the massage, the child can sleep better at night, which can promote the recovery of cough. First of all, you can give your child chiropractic massage by placing the index fingers of both hands on the skin on both sides of the spine, pressing the thumbs on the skin next to them, and holding the fingers of both hands at the same time, moving forward while pinching, for 5-10 times, which is particularly effective in strengthening the child’s immunity and can promote the recovery of cough. You can also give your child the Lung Yu point by placing the fingers of both hands on the child’s Lung Yu point, pressing and kneading it for 3-5 minutes, then rubbing the point horizontally and stopping when the heat is clear. Massaging the Lung Yu point can effectively stop coughing and dissolve phlegm, which is a good adjunct treatment for coughs caused by bronchial tubes and pneumonia.