Question
A child frequently coughs, sometimes in the afternoon, or in the morning, or at night when sleeping, and stops coughing after an hour or two. This condition has lasted for three months. The child has taken azithromycin twice, but the situation remains the same. What medication should be taken?
Answer
Hello, I’m glad to help you with this: Coughing is mainly considered to be caused by upper respiratory tract infection or bronchitis. Pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching a cold, drink more hot water, and consider making some sugar-cane and pear syrup, which can help with cough relief and expectoration. If the cough persists without improvement, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a blood test and a routine chest X-ray to check for the specific cause and receive appropriate treatment. It is recommended that you consult a professional hospital for a medical examination.