Question
During the transition to cooler weather in autumn and winter, my 6-year-old child develops a cough upon encountering cold wind, and it lasts for half a month. Over-the-counter cough medicine has been ineffective. The child does not have a fever or produce phlegm, and the cough is dry. How should we proceed with checks and treatment?
Answer
Based on the description, the child may have bronchitis. It is recommended to undergo a chest X-ray or perspective check for confirmation. Consider taking azithromycin or cefixime capsules for treatment, and if the condition is severe, consider intravenous antibiotic therapy. For purulent sputum, consider usingMuxitan or Compound Licorice Oral Solution, and drink plenty of water. Additionally, consider cooperate with aerosol inhalation treatment. Please take medication under a doctor’s guidance and ensure adequate hydration and fruit intake to supplement nutrition.