Question
What should be done if a child keeps coughing after a cold?
Answer
After a cold, a 9-year-old child’s recurring cough may be related to tonsillitis or urinary inflammation. It is advisable to undergo a detailed examination at a major hospital and to follow the doctor’s instructions for the child to take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and expectorant cough suppressants for treatment. Encourage the child to drink plenty of warm water, consume fruits like apples and pears that aid in expectoration and cough suppression, and consider giving them some honeyed pear water. Ensure adequate rest, maintain a regular diet, eat lightly, avoid catching a cold, and stay away from crowded places to prevent the condition from worsening. Monitor the effects of medication and consider further examination by the hospital’s respiratory department if necessary.