Question
The child has been coughing and running a nose for four days. The medication has been taken but there is no improvement. The coughing is severe at night when sleeping. What were the previous treatment methods and their effectiveness?
Answer
If the child’s mental state is good and the cough is not frequent, there should be no major issue. It might be a common respiratory infection or urethritis. It is advisable to take medication and carefully observe the situation. If oral medication has been taken for less than three days and there is still no effect, it is best to go to the hospital for a physical examination, and if necessary, intravenous fluid therapy, with the assistance of nebulizer inhalation.