How to treat a cough caused by catching a cold in children

Patient's question:

Symptoms: Coughing, coughing severely even when sleeping
Onset time: 2 days
Test results: [The original Chinese text is missing here, so it cannot be translated]
What kind of help is needed: What medicine to take, what to do

Doctor's answer:

Cough is a major symptom of respiratory diseases. A dry cough or one with very little phlegm is considered mild and is commonly seen in the early stages of acute pharyngitis and bronchitis. An unfavorable cough effect can spread tracheal inflammation to adjacent small airways, worsening the condition.
Dietary Remedies for Children's Cough
1. Morus Root Congee:
- Ingredients: 15g of dried morus root (double the amount for fresh).
- Method: Wash and chop the morus root, then simmer it in water to extract the juice. Remove the solids and use the juice to cook congee (add water while cooking). Serve warm in two portions daily (morning and evening).
- Duration: 1 week per course, followed by a 1-week break before the second course.
2. Lily Bulb and Pear with Sugar:
- Ingredients: 10g of lily bulb (fresh is better, double the amount), 1 pear, and 15g of sugar.
- Method: Wash the lily bulb and slice the pear. Mix the lily bulb, pear, and sugar in a bowl, then steam until cooked. Let it cool before consuming in one serving.
- Dosage: Twice daily.