Question
The child has been experiencing recurring coughs, showing poor mental state, accompanied by diarrhea symptoms, but there has been no significant change in sleep or weight. After medical treatment on the 20th, there was some improvement, but the cough returned later. Currently, there are only occasional coughs, and other symptoms have eased. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
Recurring coughs in children may be caused by weak constitution and low resistance. If it’s just bronchitis and genetic factors rather than asthma, the heredity of asthma is stronger. Long-term coughing and illness can affect the growth and development of children. There is no direct relationship between tonsillectomy and coughing. It is recommended to use cephalosporin antibiotics to control infection, and also use traditional Chinese medicine to clear the lungs and cool the blood. If possible, perform nebulizer inhalation. At the same time, ensure thorough treatment; do not stop taking medication when symptoms improve slightly, as this can lead to recurrence of symptoms. Some resistance-enhancing drugs can be used, such as Yu Ping Feng Granules and oral immunoglobulin. Pay attention to a balanced diet, avoid fad diets, and try to eat fewer snacks. translationKey: “pediatric-75056” draft: false type: posts categories: [“FAQ”] series: [“Internal Medicine”]