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NoDoctor's answer:
Hello, the key to treating children's cough is to identify the cause of the cough. Generally, mild and infrequent coughing helps to expel mucus. After the mucus is expelled, the cough often naturally subsides, so cough suppressants are not necessary. Severe and frequent coughing is very harmful to the body. For severe dry cough, cough suppressants such as codeine syrup can be used for a short period to help alleviate the cough. For children with coughing accompanied by excessive, thick, and difficult-to-expel mucus, cough and mucus-expelling medications should be used, such as Detoxifying Spirit and Tylenol Cold & Cough Syrup. At the same time, it is important to ensure the child has adequate fluid intake to thin the mucus, which helps in its expulsion. If the cough is accompanied by obvious signs of inflammation, such as fever, yellow and thick mucus, or an increase in white blood cells, antibiotics such as kanamycin and amoxicillin can be added. Additionally, treatment should be based on the underlying cause of the cough.