Question
What’s going on with the two-year-old baby who is coughing nonstop?
Answer
The patient may be suffering from an upper respiratory infection, often caused by a weakened immune system due to catching a cold, leading to bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infections. Symptoms include persistent coughing, expectoration, fever, fatigue, nasal congestion, and runny nose. It is recommended to undergo detailed tests such as routine blood tests, sputum bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests, and mycoplasma checks to determine the cause and select appropriate medication for treatment. Avoid blind medication use to prevent dysbiosis of the flora. At the same time, the patient should drink plenty of warm water to help with detoxification.