Question
Our seven-month-old baby has been suffering from a severe cough for the past few days, sometimes vomiting the food they just ate due to coughing. Dear doctor, what should I do? The baby has had a fever for about ten days now, with a very severe cough and vomiting up to five or six times a day, along with a runny nose. The past treatment and its effects: there hasn’t been any noticeable help yet.
Answer
Coughing is a basic clinical manifestation of respiratory system infections, which can appear in various diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, acute and chronic pharyngitis, lung infections caused by various inflammations, pneumoconiosis, silicosis, respiratory system tumors, diaphragmatic tumors, and cardiovascular diseases. Upper respiratory tract infections and pharyngitis are the most common causes of mild coughs and can be treated with medications like Cough Quick and Cough Clear. If there is no improvement after treatment, it is advisable to go to the hospital for a systematic and detailed examination.