Question
A colleague’s granddaughter is 3 years old and she coughs all the time. The grandparents are exhausted, and even after visiting the hospital, there’s nothing serious. What should family members do if a baby frequently coughs?
Answer
In addition to coughing, have you noticed any wheezing in the child? Does the cough produce phlegm? If a child frequently coughs, we should consider the possibility of cough-variant asthma, which is also a common disease in children. We should take it seriously. It is recommended to go to the pediatric department of the hospital for a thorough examination to rule out asthma. If it’s just a common cough, there’s no need to be overly worried; it might be that the child’s constitution is weak and they often catch colds. Pay attention to strengthening the child’s physical condition, avoid taking the child to crowded places, and pay attention to indoor ventilation. When coughing, you can give them some easy-to-take antitussive medicine, which is quite effective. The most important thing now is to rule out the possibility of asthma, and I hope my explanation brings you some comfort.