Your Natural Health Solution for Cough Relief
Coughs are common during childhood respiratory infections. On average, over a one-year period, children in good health have 7 to 10 bouts of upper respiratory tract infection that can cause a cough*.
What is a Cough?
A cough is not a disease, but a natural bodily reaction after the respiratory tract has come into contact with external agents (bacteria, viruses, pollution) or allergens (pollen). It is a defense reflex that allows you to expel a foreign body or bronchial secretions via the respiratory tract. Cough is a symptom to be mindful of. It may indicate a viral or bacterial respiratory tract infection (rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, acute bronchitis).
Stodal® Honey
Boiron homeopathic syrup, available for children, ages 1 to 11 as well as adults, can be a good solution to provide relief from dry or wet coughs, irritating coughs or phlegm**. Stodal Honey is a syrup made from real honey, which does not contain colouring and does not cause drowsiness. A must in the family pharmacy!
Stodal® Multi-Symptom
Is your child suffering from cough and cold at the same time? Try Stodal multi-symptom by Boiron! For children from 1 year, it’s used for cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing; minor sore throat, dry or wet cough, and chest congestion**. This Boiron homeopathic syrup is non-drowsy and dye-free.
Stodal® Sugar Free
Stodal Sugar Free is a homeopathic medicine for dry or wet cough, irritating cough or cough with phlegm.**
- Natural health products
- Non-drowsy
- Day & Night Use
- No dye
- Vanilla & Blackberry flavours
How to relieve simple coughs? Here are a few tips:
When suffering from a cough, it is important to stay hydrated to thin out mucus. If the air is dry, a cool-mist humidifier can be used in the room to help hydrate the lungs. Other popular home remedies include tea, honey, and chicken soup as the warmth and spices help open up the nasal route. Note that honey should not be fed to infants under one-year-old as it can lead to infant botulism. Here are a few habits to adopt if a minor cough strikes:
- Gargle at least once every hour with 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt dissolved in 240 ml (8 oz) of warm water.
- Moisten the air to prevent further irritation of mucous membranes. The humidity in the room should be kept at 55%.
- Stay hydrated: Drink water and hot beverages with lemon and honey.
- Elevate the head of your bed in case of nocturnal coughing.
**NOTICE – This claim is based on traditional homeopathic references and not modern scientific evidence. These homeopathic medicines may not be right for everyone. Always read and follow the label.
About the Author: The Boiron Team
Boiron is the largest manufacturer of homeopathic products in the world. Since 1932, Boiron’s vision of healthcare puts people at its very center and seeks to help them in their everyday lives. Download the free Boiron Homeopathic Medicine Guide application that helps consumers find the most appropriate homeopathic medicines to relieve their symptoms.