Question
The 20-month-old baby has been coughing repeatedly for three months. Although the baby was hospitalized for 12 days, the coughing continued upon discharge, accompanied by symptoms of runny nose. Parents are concerned that it might be due to a foreign object stuck inside the body, and they feel anxious after hearing about it.
Answer
After three months of coughing, although the condition has been somewhat alleviated, the baby still experiences recurrent coughing. Medication is being taken daily upon discharge, but there is no improvement in the coughing. Parents are worried that it might be due to foreign body inhalation, and it is advised to undergo a lung CT scan to confirm the cause, along with the continuation of lung-clearing medication.