Coughing Spasms

• For coughing spasms, give warm fluids (e.g., apple juice).  Expose to warm mist (e.g., foggy bathroom) (Reason: both relax the airway and loosen up the phlegm). Avoid juice if less than 4 months old.  
• Children older than 6 years can suck on hard candy or cough drops (Reason: to coat the irritated throat).