Question

A one-year-old has a cold with coughing, runny nose, and severe coughing at night. The child has taken Qingfei Lung Syrup, but the effect is not very good; it’s fine during the day but not at night with a buzzing sound in the throat. How should a one-year-old’s cold and cough be treated?

Answer

  1. The recurrence of these coughing symptoms in a child may be related to an acute upper respiratory infection that was not treated promptly, leading to chronic recurrent episodes.
  2. The treatment for this condition primarily involves following the doctor’s guidance, administering appropriate antibiotics and symptomatic treatment, and supplementing with expectorants and cough suppressants.
  3. For children who frequently suffer from respiratory infections, a detailed physical examination should be conducted based on their constitution, and a cardiac Doppler ultrasound may be necessary if needed.