However, if it is extremely cold outside, avoid taking your child out, especially if he has a fever. Warm fluids help with coughing spasms . These spasms are usually caused by sticky mucous. Give your child plenty of clear fluids like apple juice, Gatorade, lemonade, or tea. Cough medicines are not usually helpful .
Fluids are more important.
Older kids might be able suck on a cough drop. For younger children, corn syrup might help. If your child has fever you should give acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Do not give aspirin to children. See Aspirin and Children Watch your child closely.