Question
How can I treat a 1-year-and-11-month-old baby’s persistent cough? I have already seen multiple doctors and tried various medications, but recently the doctor prescribed Azithromycin, Oseltamivir Phosphate, and Pulmo-Cough, but the baby had vomiting reactions after taking Azithromycin. This morning I asked the doctor, and he still suggested continuing the medication. Is this a side effect of the medication? Should I stop taking it? The baby doesn’t have phlegm or wheezing, just coughing, and occasionally has a bit of clear mucus.
Answer
The baby’s symptoms may be related to a respiratory infection. If Azithromycin causes gastrointestinal discomfort, you can try taking it continuously for three days, then stop for four days, and observe the situation. Meanwhile, focus on using expectorant and cough-suppressing medications. It is recommended that you take good care of your baby and continue to administer the expectorant and cough-suppressing medications. If Azithromycin causes discomfort, consider taking it after meals or stopping the medication after three days and observing for four days. These are suggestions for the question ‘How should a 1-year-and-11-month-old baby’s persistent cough be treated?’ I hope this helps, and wish you health!