Mythbuster: ‘ I ’ m worried my child ’ s cough is causing her harm ’

Parents continue to bring their coughing children to the practice, often repeatedly, even though every visit results in the same advice: ‘This is viral. Over-the-counter medicines may or may not manage symptoms, and there is no need for treatment with antibiotics.’  Parents’ concernsVarious studies have looked at parental beliefs on cough and other ‘minor’ childhood... Read moreThe post Mythbuster: ‘I’m worried my child’s cough is causing her harm’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Clinical Paediatrics Vaccinations and infections cough Source Type: news