Question
The baby has been coughing, has nasal congestion and poor digestion, is running a high fever, has a red throat, loose stools with visible residue, rough breathing sounds, is fine after meals and has good spirits, but coughs severely at night and does not cough when asleep, and coughs severely when going to bed at night. Occasionally coughed twice about two weeks ago when going to the hospital, was said to be okay, and took some antibiotics (Ceftriaxone Suspension). Past treatment and results: The baby is currently taking Clarithromycin Granules, Pulmicort Respules, Pediatric Bupleurum Qingfei Granules, and Chlorpheniramine. What assistance is needed: The baby has been coughing for half a month now. What’s wrong with the baby? What medicine should be taken to recover quickly?
Answer
For a child’s cough that is not due to bacterial infection, many simple and effective measures are equally effective. Frequently turn or pat the child over to enhance blood circulation in the lungs and loosen respiratory tract mucus for easier excretion. The method of patting the back is as follows: the child lies semi-recumbent or is held semi-recumbent, and the parent gently pats the back with slightly curved fingers in a semi-fist shape, alternating between the sides. The force should not be too strong; start from the top and move downwards from outside to inside. Each side should be patted for 3 to 5 minutes each day, twice or three times.