Question
The child has been coughing for four days now, starting with a dry cough that was not too severe, accompanied by clear nasal discharge. The cough frequency has increased, and I bought some children’s cough syrup and a cold medicine granule. After taking them, there was no effect, and the cough became more severe last night with a higher frequency and louder sound. I gave him some children’s cough syrup today, along with children’s lung-clearing and expectorant granules, and herbal granules of Houttuynia cordata. I’m not sure if it will work, but he was still coughing this morning. Previous treatment situations and effects.
Answer
Given that the child has been coughing for such a long time, it’s worth considering whether it could be bronchitis, which is generally related to catching a cold from the cold and having a weak immune system. You can have a chest X-ray taken and a blood test conducted to predict if it is bronchitis. If there is phlegm, you can take some ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution; if there is no phlegm, you can take some fenugreek seed powder. Also, use some anti-inflammatory medication like amoxicillin granules, and be careful to keep warm. These are the suggestions for the question ‘What should I do if a child’s cough becomes increasingly severe?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you health!