Question
After starting kindergarten, my child has been continuously coughing, with symptoms including coughing from cold, asthma, and dry heaves. Since the second half of this year, when my child started kindergarten, they have frequently had a fever and coughed, with the condition recurring. Recently, the fever has just gone away, and the cough has started again, accompanied by nasal discharge but no fever. My child’s appetite for meals has also significantly decreased, and asthma symptoms have appeared. What could be the cause of this?
Answer
The child may have a bronchial infection or pneumonia. It is recommended to consult a doctor for percussion examination and imaging tests. If necessary, an X-ray should be taken for detailed examination and diagnosis. For mild infections, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be taken for treatment. For cough or excessive sputum, fresh bamboo decoction or pediatric Mahan Gan Granules can be taken for treatment. If symptoms are severe, intravenous fluid therapy is recommended. It is also necessary to pay attention to the possibility of mycoplasma infection. If there is a mycoplasma infection, it is recommended to use intravenous fluid therapy with erythromycin injection or oral azithromycin dry suspension for treatment.