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.

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.

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.

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.

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.