Question
My child has been constantly drooling and frequently coughing recently, and even after visiting the hospital, no solution has been found. I would like to ask what methods can be used to deal with the problem of a baby drooling and coughing?
Answer
Persistent drooling may be caused by neurological disorders such as congenital brain maldevelopment, encephalitis, or post-infection sequelae of meningitis, which can affect the ability to swallow saliva. It is advisable to take the child to a pediatrician for examination to determine the cause and receive treatment. Additionally, attention should be paid to whether it may be caused by mycoplasma infection or atypical asthma, and anti-mycoplasma treatment and anti-allergy treatment can be attempted. At the same time, imaging examinations should also rule out the possibility of tuberculosis infection.