Summer brings bright sunshine but also marks the peak season for respiratory diseases in children, especially productive cough. This condition not only makes children uncomfortable and irritable but also affects their health and development.

What is phlegm?

Phlegm (also known as sputum) is a secretion of the respiratory tract, including mucus, red blood cells, pus leukocytes, etc. Phlegm is expelled from the body through the lower respiratory tract (trachea and bronchi). Phlegm is commonly found in children when they cough. Coughing is a physiological reflex to expel secretions, phlegm produced by the respiratory tract, or foreign objects such as food or dust that enter from outside, to protect the body.

Additionally, genetic factors, climate, and a weakened immune system are also causes of phlegm. Prolonged coughing with significant phlegm can affect a child's development if not proactively treated. Therefore, children with productive coughs need early and active treatment to ensure healthy development.

Reasons why children are prone to productive coughs in hot weather

Hot, dry weather: It causes the mucous membranes of children's respiratory tracts to dry out and become irritated, creating favorable conditions for bacteria and viruses to invade and cause illness.

Excessive sweating in children: It leads to dehydration, increasing the viscosity of phlegm, causing children to cough more and have difficulty expelling phlegm.

Children playing a lot: They become easily thirsty, leading to dehydration, which thickens the phlegm.

Exposure to polluted environments: Dust and chemicals in the air can irritate children's respiratory tracts, making them more prone to productive coughs.

Productive coughs significantly affect children's health (Photo: Freepik).

How Does a Productive Cough Affect Children?
Children who cough frequently and persistently can experience disrupted sleep and daily activities, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and even cyanosis. They may lose their appetite, refuse to breastfeed, lose weight, and be prone to complications such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia.

Ways to Help Children Reduce Productive Coughs
Hydration: Ensure the child drinks plenty of water, which helps thin the phlegm, making it easier to expel.
Maintain Humidity: Use a humidifier or place a bowl of water in the child's bedroom to keep the air moist.
Nasal and Throat Hygiene: Use saline solution to clean the child's nose and throat, helping to remove dust and bacteria.
Dietary Considerations: Provide soft, easily digestible food, encourage breastfeeding, and ensure the child consumes plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Use Expectorant Medications: Administer expectorant medications as prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist.

Halixol Syrup - Solution for Children's Productive Cough

Halixol Syrup, with its main ingredient Ambroxol hydrochloride, helps stimulate respiratory secretion, thereby thinning the phlegm and making it easier for children to expel it.

The product also has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces swelling, and alleviates respiratory irritation, effectively reducing cough. Halixol Syrup has a mild, sweet taste, making it easy for children aged 2 and above to take. The product is sourced from Europe.

Halixol Syrup - Solution for Children's Productive Cough (Photo: Ben Tre Pharmaceuticals).

With its exceptional benefits, Halixol Syrup is the optimal choice for swiftly alleviating productive cough in children, enabling them to enjoy their summer activities comfortably.

Halixol Syrup is the optimal choice for swiftly alleviating productive cough in children, allowing them to enjoy their summer activities comfortably (Photo: Ben Tre Pharmaceuticals).

Please note that Halixol Syrup is an over-the-counter medication; however, parents should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using it for their children. The dosage depends on the child's age and health condition. Read the instructions carefully before use.

Halixol Syrup has the advertisement content confirmation number 0189/2028/XNQC/QLD issued by the Drug Administration of Vietnam - Ministry of Health on June 18, 2018.

Distributor: Ben Tre Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company

Phone: 18001745

Website: https://bepharco.com/san-pham/thuoc/halixol-siro-100-ml

Source: Dan Tri