Question
A child has been coughing for a week and has not seen any improvement despite receiving intravenous treatment. What should be done?
Answer
Coughing is a typical symptom of bronchitis, and fever usually clears up last, sometimes with coughing lasting for more than a month. For children still coughing, if the symptoms are not severe, it is recommended to avoid using lung-clearing medications and instead opt for remedies with cooling blood effects, such as loquat and pear syrup, to promote phlegm expulsion and help alleviate cough symptoms. At the same time, increase the child’s fluid intake and avoid eating too much for dinner. When consulting medications and using them, follow medical instructions and take appropriate medication to aid in the early recovery from the disease.