Treatment. Treatment is determined by the cause of the electrolyte imbalance, the severity of the imbalance, and by the type of electrolyte thatâs either in short supply or over abundant. Treatment options normally include either an increase or decrease of fluids.
1 If you have a dry, tickling cough, try cough drops or hard candy. Never give these to a child under age 3, because they can cause choking.  Use a vaporizer or take a steamy shower. These increase moisture in the air and help soothe a dry throat.
There are four distinct types of cough: dry cough, wet cough, croup cough, and whooping cough. It is important to know what type of cough your child has, and what it might mean. Dry Cough A dry, hacking cough is often caused by an infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat), such as a cold or influenza.f your child has a cough, try the following treatments: 1- Give your child plenty to drink. This will prevent the mucus from thickening. Hot liquids or soups will ease the soreness and irritation in the chest and can loosen mucus as well.