Question
The child, 6 years old, has been coughing for a month, and although medication and nebulizer therapy have been used, the symptoms have not improved. A chest X-ray and mycoplasma test have been done, and both are normal. Hemoglobin level is 12.2. The child has been administered intravenous penicillin, cytosine arabinoside, andMuxitan for 4 days. The nebulizer treatment has been ineffective, and there is concern about the possibility of a foreign object. What detailed examinations should be conducted?
Answer
When suspecting that a child may have a urethral foreign body, a chest CT scan should be performed. If a foreign body causing recurrent infection is confirmed, consider using urethral fiberoptic scope to remove the foreign object and conduct anti-inflammatory treatment. If coughing recurs frequently, it is also necessary to confirm whether it is an allergic cough or asthma issue. These are the suggestions for “What should I do if the 6-year-old child’s cough has persisted for a month and nebulizer treatment is ineffective?” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!