Question
Detailed illness and consultation purpose: The cough has lasted for over a month, and medication has not improved. I don’t know what causes the cough and what kind of medication will help? Current illness and duration: Over a month. Current general condition: Coughing starts upon waking up in the morning, and there is no problem in the afternoon and evening. It also causes dry cough after exercise or laughing. Medical history: Allergic rhinitis has been present for half a year, with occasional nose itching and eye itching. I am still using nasal spray.
Answer
Coughing is a reaction of the throat, respiratory tract, and lungs to irritation. Coughing in infants under 6 months of age is often a severe condition and should be seen by a doctor immediately. If a child suddenly develops a choking cough, it may be because the child has inhaled food into the lungs or other foreign objects (such as small toys) into the respiratory tract. If you notice that your child has coughing accompanied by abnormal breathing, take them to see a doctor immediately. In severe cases, take them to the hospital’s emergency department. 1. Symptoms: Infant cough (under 6 months old). Possible cause: Bronchitis. Treatment: It’s best to go to the hospital immediately. In addition to antibiotic treatment, oxygen may be needed to help the infant breathe. 2. Symptoms: Nighttime cough is more severe than daytime cough, occurring in paroxysms, with dozens of coughs without intervals. Sometimes it can cause shortness of breath. When the cough stops, a special echo is produced, like whistling. It may also cause vomiting without fever, or some may have fever. Possible cause: Whooping cough, which usually takes two months or more to recover. Treatment: See a doctor. After diagnosis of whooping cough, antibiotics will be prescribed to improve the condition and prevent bacterial infection. Whooping cough is one of the common pediatric infectious diseases. There is no effective treatment drug. Do not use cough suppressants to force cough suppressant.