Question
How can you identify if a child’s persistent cough is allergic cough?
Answer
The clinical characteristics of allergic cough include: 1. Persistent or recurrent episodes lasting more than one month, often occurring at night and in the morning with paroxysmal coughing that worsens with activity. 2. Absence of infectious signs (such as fever) or ineffectiveness of long-term use of antibiotics (anti-inflammatory drugs). 3. Use of bronchodilators (such as aminophylline) can alleviate cough symptoms. 4. Personal and family history of allergies (such as eczema, urticaria, allergies to certain foods, and family members with allergic rhinitis). It is recommended to undergo a detailed examination at a hospital. Allergic cough is a relatively serious condition among pediatric allergic diseases, which can easily lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, and other diseases. Ninety percent of children develop the condition before the age of 5, and treatment is best carried out between the ages of 5 to 7. Correct desensitization treatment should be adopted. Allergens can be found through methods of allergen identification and desensitization treatment can be implemented. Medications should include anti-allergy drugs such as Benadryl, ketotifen, etc., and bronchodilators such as Salbutamol, aminophylline, etc.