Question
Detailed illness and consultation purpose: Doctor, my son was diagnosed with pediatric asthmatic pneumonia last Sunday. He received 7 days of intravenous fluids. After the fluids, his wheezing stopped, but his cough has worsened since the 7th day (the initial cough was mild). There is not much phlegm, and the doctor prescribed “Baylie”, but after taking it for two days, the cough remains. When he spits up (which sometimes resembles thin phlegm), there is a hoarse sound, and he also has clear nasal discharge. Should I give him a cough suppressant? What kind?
Answer
Hello: Since children cannot expectorate phlegm, their bronchitis tends to heal more slowly. The main treatment should be expectorants such as “Huxingping”. There are many factors causing pediatric respiratory system issues. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric respiratory system problem, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, coordinate gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention to not allow children to develop picky eating habits and have a balanced diet.