Question
My child is coughing severely at night, and we’ve taken cough medicine but the common cold hasn’t improved. What should we do?
Answer
The recurrence of coughing in your child may be caused by a respiratory infection, which could be bacterial or viral. It’s advised to quickly conduct a routine blood test and a chest X-ray to clearly identify the cause and then implement targeted treatment. Complementary treatments such as nebulization therapy can also be effective. You can give your child pediatric cold medicine, but it’s important to ensure they drink plenty of water, warm water if possible, and take them to a place with good air quality for fresh air breathing.