Question
My four-and-a-half-year-old child has been coughing severely at night without any runny nose. We have been using pediatric lung-clearing granules and azithromycin for two and a half days, but the symptoms have not improved. What could be the cause of this cough?
Answer
Based on the described situation, the severe night cough in your child may be due to a respiratory infection. It’s recommended to increase fluid intake, maintain a light diet, and consider taking your child to the hospital for a routine blood test and a physical examination of the lungs. Additionally, nebulizer inhalation therapy can be considered.