Question
My three-year-old has been coughing repeatedly for a month. Each coughing episode lasts about a week, but then it stops for less than two days and starts again. What could be the cause of this, and is there anything we can do to prevent the cough from recurring? It started coughing again yesterday, and they couldn’t even enjoy their dinner.
Answer
Based on your description, the child is experiencing cough symptoms, and there can be many causes for coughing, such as gastrointestinal issues, catching a cold, tonsillitis, or bronchitis. It is recommended that you take the child to the hospital for a check-up, including routine blood tests and chest X-rays to determine the cause of the symptoms. Then, treatment can be tailored according to the results of the examination. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the child’s diet is light and avoid consuming cold, spicy, or other irritating foods.