Question
My child has had a cold and one week later, the cold symptoms have disappeared, but they still have a slight cough. The cough is not severe, but it hasn’t improved, and they feel uncomfortable in their throat, with some dryness in the morning and no coughing at night. Some medication has been taken without much effect. What should I do about the cough after a cold?
Answer
Coughing that persists after a cold is often due to a weakened immune system during the illness, leading to continued cough and phlegm. It is recommended to take expectorant and cough-suppressing medication orally and to monitor for any fever. If there is a fever, antipyretic medication should be taken.