Question
My baby is just 8 months old, and for the past few days, there has been an occasional cough that has been treated with medication. However, the coughing has increased recently, and she even coughs during her afternoon nap. Is this a sign that the condition has worsened? How was the previous treatment and its effectiveness?
Answer
The child may be experiencing coughs due to a respiratory infection, and it is recommended to undergo a percussion or chest X-ray to determine the condition. For treatment, you can start with oral cefixime powder for anti-inflammatory therapy. If there is phlegm, you can add pediatric pneumonia powder and ambroxol oral solution to help with expectoration and cough relief. In severe cases, intravenous antibiotic treatment may be required, with a course of approximately 7 days. Wishing your baby a healthy growth.