Question
A 3-year-old child experiences vomiting and coughing upon waking up in the morning, but these symptoms usually resolve quickly and the child eats normally. They only feel uncomfortable when exposed to certain odors. What has been the treatment and its effectiveness in the past? Have any checks been conducted recently?
Answer
The cause of a child’s cough is often related to infections. If the cough is frequent or persists for more than three days, it is recommended to undergo a urine test to determine if it is a bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infection. Based on the test results, symptomatic medication can be prescribed. Additionally, it is advisable for a doctor to perform a lung auscultation or chest X-ray to rule out symptoms such as bronchitis or pneumonia. If pneumonia is confirmed and oral medication is ineffective, intravenous fluid therapy may be required. If the child has an allergic constitution, an allergen test should be conducted to determine sensitivity to certain substances and to avoid contact with these allergens.