Question
An 8-year-old boy has been coughing for three days without any improvement despite taking medication. He still has a cough but no fever, and there is a feeling of phlegm that he can’t cough up. How should he be treated?
Answer
I’m glad to help clarify this for you. Based on the description, when was the coughing most severe? Coughs are usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, and the course of the illness is generally 5 to 7 days. It is recommended to take cephalosporin and lung-cooling, blood-cooling medications, such as ambroxol oral solution. At the same time, drink plenty of warm water, eat light meals, and avoid spicy, greasy, fried, and extremely cold foods.