Question
A young child frequently coughs at night but shows no coughing symptoms during the day. The child has red and swollen eye bags, and the lips and tongue appear pale. Past treatment history and efficacy: No medication has been used. Assistance needed: How should the treatment be conducted to recover?
Answer
A 6-month-old infant often coughs at night but not during the day. The child has red and swollen eye bags, and the lips and tongue appear pale, suggesting a cough caused by mycoplasma infection, which is typically mild and persistent, with softer coughing at night. It is recommended to use antimycoplasma drugs such as azithromycin granules, along with cold and lung-clearing syrup or children’s cough syrup. A light diet is preferred, avoiding greasy, spicy, and irritating foods. Keeping warm at night is also crucial.