This usually works to help relax the vocal cords and improve the stridor. Another simple way to provide warm mist is to let your child breath through a warm, moist facecloth placed loosely on the mouth and nose. Be careful not to overheat the facecloth to avoid burns Another technique that can be helpful is to take your child out into the night air . The moist night air may help to alleviate the coughing. 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.