Question
What should be done if a child has a persistent cough accompanied by recurrent fever and the symptoms do not improve?
Answer
If laboratory tests confirm a mycoplasma infection, symptomatic medication is required. It is recommended to administer azithromycin intravenously for 5 to 7 days, followed by rifampicin for 5 to 7 days, and then another 5 days of azithromycin injection. It is crucial to follow the treatment regimen strictly. If coughing is present, consider intravenous administration of asarone brain. If mycoplasma infection is not completely cured, it may recur during the next cold. Additionally, during the treatment of a child’s cough, apart from symptomatic treatment, the patient’s diet and mental state are also extremely important. Maintain a cheerful mood and have appropriate meals to avoid unnecessary impact on the child’s recovery from cough.