Hearing your child cough can be tough, especially if it’s keeping them – and you – up through the night. With a whole range of products designed especially for children, BENYLIN® is here to help ease many different kinds of coughs in children, including dry, chesty and night-time coughs. Discover the BENYLIN® Children’s Cough Relief range here.
We have listed a few tips for you to help ease the symptoms of a cough in your child:
Sit with your child in a steamy bathroom for 15-20 mins, the moist air will help ease the breathing
Inhaling vapour rub on a towel, do not rub directly onto the skin unless a doctor advises it
Ensure they are drinking plenty of fluids
Try using a cool-mist humidifier and a warm bath to help clear the mucus which is causing the cough
When to see your GP:
There's usually no need to see your GP if you or your child have a mild cough for a week or two. However, you should seek medical advice if:
You or your child have had the cough for more than three weeks
The cough is severe or is getting worse
You or your child cough up blood or experience shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or chest pain
You have any other worrying symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss, a persistent change in your voice, or lumps or swellings in your neck
