Sputum cough in children is generally caused by a viral or bacterial infection and can heal itself within two weeks. However, Mother can give your child non-drug therapy to help relieve cough. Sputum cough in children occurs when the respiratory tract of your child becomes irritated, resulting in mucus or phlegm. This type of cough is recommended not to be endured or rushed to be controlled with medication, the reason is coughing is the body's way to expel phlegm from the respiratory tract. Sputum cough in children is generally accompanied by other symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever, chest pain, sore throat, nasal congestion or runny nose, and loss of appetite. Little also become more fussy. Natural Ways to Relieve Sputum Cough in Children To help relieve your little cough, you can take care of yourself at home as follows: Sufficient fluid needs Give your child a drink or a lot of fluid intake. Drinking a lot will help thin the phlegm, and prevent phlegm accum