Treatment Suggestions for a 5.5-Year-Old Boy’s Three-Week Cough

Question

The 5.5-year-old boy has been coughing intermittently for three weeks. He has severe coughing fits at 12 AM every night, and stops coughing after he falls asleep. He coughs less during the day. His nose is stuffy.

Answer

You should consider not changing the child’s medication too frequently. It doesn’t seem like proper treatment for the child. If penicillin is not suitable, and erythromycin is not suitable, and there are excessive gastrointestinal reactions, then don’t give the child any medication. Instead, focus on taking cefixime and Pulileke cough syrup, and pay attention to strengthening the child’s care to prevent colds. Be mindful of cold prevention, avoid contact with many people who have colds, and wish the child a healthy body.