Gently use a rubber bulb suction device to remove the mucus. You should try to stay calm and have your child rest as much as possible. If children are afraid and crying, their breathing problems and coughing will get worse. It may help to have the child sleep in the same room with you, where he or she will feel safer. Do not let anyone smoke near the child.
Smoke can make the child's coughing and breathing problems worse.
If the child has a high fever, give acetaminophen, Not aspirin. Your child is more sleepy than usual, is urinating less, has a dry mouth and cracked lips, cries without tears, or is dizzy. These are signs of dehydration. The child has a high temperature. The child is tugging his or her ears, has ear pain, or fever.