Question

Doctor, I am from Henan Province and I am a single mother. My child is only three years old and he often coughs, especially at night when the symptoms are more severe. Seeing my child suffer through this pain at such a young age is incredibly difficult for me, and I even question whether it was right to have him. Could you please recommend which hospital is better and can provide treatment advice?

Answer

Based on your description, I believe your child may have developed bronchitis after a cold. Please actively treat the condition to prevent it from developing into pneumonia. Here are my suggestions:

  1. You can first give your child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and expectorants, such as azithromycin and compound fentanyl oral solution. If the symptoms do not improve, you may need to consider intravenous treatment.
  2. If the above treatments do not show significant improvement, it is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for chest X-rays and other relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis and receive targeted treatment.
  3. In daily life, make sure to keep your child well-hydrated and avoid giving them spicy or snacks that may cause diarrhea. I hope my response is helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery.