Questions
The child received an 11-day intravenous fluid treatment on January 12th, previously suffering from pneumonia. Now, 10 days later, the child has experienced cough symptoms again. Despite taking medication for 5 days, the cough persists. Could it be due to catching a cold that led to recurrence? How many times does the cough occur each day? Did neglecting the pneumonia initially cause the condition to worsen? The child has difficulty accepting oral medication. In this situation, how should one proceed? Would it be necessary to undergo another round of intravenous fluid treatment?
Answers
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coughing might be caused by improper diet and lifestyle, and exposure to wind and cold. The child’s cough symptoms are not severe, and it is recommended not to undergo intravenous fluid treatment at this time, but rather continue with oral medication. For example, one can take pediatric cough syrup with expectorant and lung-clearing properties, as well as lung-clearing syrup. These are the suggestions for dealing with a baby’s cough recurrence after pneumonia. I hope this helps and wish you health!