Question
A 9-year-old child frequently coughs, similar to pharyngitis, with phlegm and yellow sputum, and also experiences hiccups. Previous treatment and effectiveness: The child has taken anti-inflammatory medication for a while without improvement. They have also been using saline nasal irrigation. What kind of help are they seeking? Please explain what could be the issue?
Answer
Pay attention to rest, always maintain fresh air and appropriate temperature and humidity, provide easy-to-digest food, drink plenty of water, frequently change positions to aid in expectoration. Treatment is based on suppression of infection and symptomatic therapy, with the vast majority of persistent coughs in children and early childhood coughs responding to treatment with a single session.