Treatments for cough and common cold in children

What you need to knowUpper respiratory tract infections are common, self-limiting illnesses that resolve without intervention in up to 10 daysTreatments for the common cold do not shorten the length of illness but may relieve a child’s discomfort by alleviating the effects of the most bothersome symptomsAntitussives, antihistamines, decongestants, expectorants, and aspirin are not recommended for use in children under the age of 6Safe treatments for bothersome symptoms include saline nasal irrigation, pasteurised honey for cough, and analgesics, but most symptoms require no interventionsUpper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are common, self-limiting illnesses that are distressing for children and families.123 Despite the large number of treatments marketed for relief of cough and common cold symptoms, the evidence for their efficacy is of poor quality with high risk of bias. Most studies find no evidence of benefit in reducing nasal symptoms and cough, and several treatments have serious risk of harm. Clinicians…
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