Question
The child keeps coughing while eating dinner, feeling a foreign body in their throat. The symptoms have persisted without improvement. They have previously tried both Western and Chinese medicine, but the effects were not significant. Can they get further assistance?
Answer
After examination, the child was diagnosed with a mild respiratory infection. It is recommended to undergo percussion and X-ray examination to determine the cause. For mild infections, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be taken for treatment. If accompanied by cough or excessive phlegm, treatments such as Fresh Bamboo Decoction or Children’s Mahan Granules can be used. In severe cases, intravenous fluid therapy is recommended. Additionally, it is necessary to consider the possibility of mycoplasma infection, and if necessary, treatments with erythromycin or azithromycin should be used.