Question
My three-year-old son has been suffering from a persistent cough, which started with a fever. After taking Nimesulide and Cefalexin, the fever subsided but the cough persisted, accompanied by a runny nose. I continued to give him Cefaclor and cough medicine for about 5 days, and he improved slightly. However, he relapse when the medication was stopped. He recovered after receiving injections and medication at the hospital, but the symptoms recurred soon after. He coughs more severely in the morning, and less so in the afternoon and evening. I want to know why his cough keeps recurring.
Answer
The baby may have weakened immunity due to catching a cold, allowing bacteria or viruses to enter the body and cause upper respiratory tract infection, manifested by symptoms such as sore throat, pain, phlegm, and cough. It is recommended to give the baby oral Roxithromycin and antiviral oral liquid, drink plenty of warm water, and administer Good Baby cold granules and Piriton. Eat a light and easy-to-digest diet, avoid spicy food, eat more pears or drink honey pear water to help moisten the lungs and relieve coughing. You can also perform nebulizer inhalation therapy, pay attention to staying warm, and avoid catching a cold to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.