Question
My baby has had a cold and persistent cough for over 6 weeks. During this time, we have visited the doctor multiple times, and she has taken ceftriaxone, Pulmicort, and Qingxuan Qingfei… Sometimes she seems to be improving, but then a few days later, the symptoms become severe again, and it keeps going back and forth like this.
Answer
Based on your description, a cold would never last for two months. The common cold is a self-limiting disease, typically lasting about a week. Since your child has been coughing for 2 months, it is worth considering that it may be caused by conditions like bronchitis. I suggest you take your child to see a pediatrician again, have routine blood tests, conduct a pneumonia mycoplasma test, and have a chest X-ray to understand the condition of the respiratory tract and lungs. Meanwhile, continue to take medications such as azithromycin or ceftriaxone to control symptoms until they disappear before stopping the medication. Pay attention to keeping your child warm in their daily life.