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March 1st, 2010 | 
Author: A pharmacist told me that “cough suppressants have been causing a lot of (children) emergency room visits this year.” My sister’s pediatrician told her that “complications/side effects from cough suppressants in children have caused 2000 deaths” and not to give her 1 year old a cough suppressant. I do not believe in over medicating my child (almost 4) but her cough is almost uncontrollable at night. the only thing I can find out online is a general concensus that cough suppressants are not actually effective in reducing coughs. NOTHING about these complications/deaths. Sister’s pediatrician says it is not in the news yet because they are still studying it. I just want to know what anyone knows or thinks about any of this. Also-homeopathic ways to soothe a cough?? Thanks.
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It is generally considered not a good idea to give children under 6 any cough or cold remedies without it being prescribed by a physician as it is not considered of any value to the child and can actually cause more problems. Meantime if your child is coughing that much perhaps you should consult the doctor for the proper cough medication in this situation. You can try adding some humidity to the air to see if that helps. Do not use any chest rubs or room sprays or vaporizer additives as this can actually lead to an inhaled pneumonia in a child.
As far as my knowledge being a pharmacist, suppresants are not so bad as u mentioned if they r given in priscribed doses. In fact, most pediatricians priscribes codeine phosphate syp for child cough since childeren cannt coughing out freqvently as elders can do, so giving them bronchodialators are waste. So suppresants like codeine, Dextromethorphan etc are so useful in cough treatment for pediatrics if they are use in proper way.
Always measure BP/HB and possible BG for any new medicine intake!
Cough supressants are just a part. Pineapple juice which contain broclamain with 1/3 water ussually can supress cough within a day along with cold medicines, and anyone can drink as much as they like during the cold.
Millions or billions microorganism are always around us that naked eyes hardly see them. When the immune system is very weaken from the colds or illness, the body must sneeze or cough them out; or just a little cool or dry air can also cause cough. Healthcare facilities always equip very powerfull air purify system with UV lights, ions and filters; etc. At home, should prepare sick room with at least HEPA air cleaner, and keep optimal temperature and humidity air.
God bless.