Question
Hello, my child has been coughing for a month now. It started with a cold, and the cough hasn’t improved. Lately, the situation has worsened, with coughing not just during the day but also at night while sleeping, and occasionally snoring. During severe coughing spells, the child also feels dry heaves. We went to the hospital for a blood test yesterday, and the doctor said there is no pneumonia or bronchitis. But why is the child still coughing? Could this cold last this long? Might it be due to tonsillitis or allergic cough? We are currently giving the child lung granules. Will vaccination have an impact on the child?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, your child is experiencing similar symptoms that might indicate conditions such as bronchitis. It is recommended to keep your child well-warmed and prevent chest colds. You can purchase loquat powder from a pharmacy and make pear juice for your child to drink at home; this method has proven effective. For interfering with a child’s cough, we should take timely symptomatic treatment principles and avoid delaying medical consultation. If the child’s cough does not improve after a long time, it should be timely to switch to a new treatment plan.