For a severe cough, stay well hydrated and sip warm fluids or honey to soothe your throat. Try steam inhalation or saltwater gargles to reduce any discomfort. You may take over-the-counter cough suppressants or expectorants if needed. If your cough persists for more than a week, worsens, or you experience difficulty breathing, please see your doctor promptly for proper assessment and treatment.

Since your child?s cough is persistent and not improving, you should consult your doctor or paediatrician to rule out a chest infection or asthma. Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids, and give a spoonful of honey before bed to help soothe the throat.

It is important to follow the prescribed medication exactly as directed by your doctor and keep her well hydrated with small, frequent sips of water or clear fluids. Offer soft, easy-to-digest foods if she can tolerate them. Monitor for signs of dehydration, difficulty breathing, or high fever, and contact your paediatrician promptly if her symptoms worsen or do not improve.

For a 1-year-5-month-old baby, it is best to avoid most over-the-counter cough syrups. You can give warm fluids and honey-free soothing drinks, and keep your baby well-hydrated. If the cough persists, worsens, or is accompanied by breathing difficulties, see your paediatrician promptly for safe treatment.

Get adequate rest, stay well-hydrated, and use warm fluids or saline nasal drops. Elevate your head while sleeping to ease nighttime symptoms. You may take over-the-counter paracetamol or cough suppressants to relieve fever or cough. Please see a doctor if your symptoms persist or worsen.

You can relieve your cough by drinking warm fluids with honey, using throat lozenges, or performing gentle steam inhalation to soothe irritation. Over-the-counter cough suppressants or expectorants may also help. Please consult a doctor if your throat pain is severe, the cough lasts more than a week, or you develop a fever or shortness of breath.