KIDS’ COUGH: THE COMMON CULPRITS
Coughing is a reflex our bodies use to get rid of mucus, irritants and foreign objects in our airways.1,2 These are a few of the most common issues that could be making your child cough:2
- Common cold or flu
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Croup
- Asthma
- Acid reflux
- Accidentally inhaling a foreign body (like food)
- Exposure to irritants like smoke or pollution.
Occasional coughing is normal, but a cough that doesn’t go away could be a sign of an underlying medical problem.3
| Did you know? In children, a cough that lasts for less than 3 weeks is considered “acute” (short-term), while a cough that lasts for more than 4 weeks is considered “chronic” (long-term).3,4 |
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The best treatment for a cough will depend on the underlying cause and the characteristics of the cough.1 For example, if your child has a wet, chesty cough caused by excess mucus production, a mucolytic medication may help to relieve the congestion by thinning out the mucus.5-7 |
ACC® relieves mucus congestion in the airways1-3
