Question
What should I do if my child’s cough doesn’t improve after nearly two months?
Answer
If a child has been suffering from a cough and nasal congestion for about two months, it might be due to bronchitis. It is necessary to undergo chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopy, and bronchial provocation tests at a hospital. Oral medications such as amoxicillin potassium clavulanate, cough syrup, licorice tablets, ketotifen, and traditional Chinese medicine for cough and expectoration are required. It is important to avoid spicy, alcoholic, and cold stimulating food in everyday life. Regular exercise should be enhanced to strengthen physical fitness. There are many causes of respiratory system diseases in children. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric respiratory system issue, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also pay attention not to let their children develop the habit of picky eating or having a preference for certain foods; a balanced diet is essential.