Question
Children cough all winter long, and even medication does not work. The coughing intensifies at night, making it difficult to sleep. What could be the cause, and what kind of assistance can you provide? I need a response to have a basis for going to the hospital. It is also very necessary for parents to understand many medical knowledge.
Answer
Generally speaking, coughing is also a protective reflex; mild and uniform coughing helps the body expel phlegm. Once the phlegm is expelled, the cough often naturally subsides. For such children, there is no need to use lung-cleaning medications. However, for severe but mild coughs, it is advisable to use lung-cleaning medications promptly to increase the impact on harmful coughs. Moreover, when coughing, if there is a lot of purulent and thick phlegm, it should be emphasized to use expectorant cough suppressants, and at the same time, give the child plenty of fluids to thin out the phlegm and aid in expectoration.