Question
My child has been frequently coughing recently, and it doesn’t seem like a common cold. The coughing is particularly severe at night when I hold them on my lap to help them cough up phlegm, but often the phlegm and food come out together. I’m not sure what to do? In the morning after waking up, the coughing is also quite severe (continuous coughing for about 2-3 minutes), but during the day, other times are fine, just occasionally coughing a few times. Doctor, what kind of cough disease is this? Additional question: How should I treat it?
Answer
Dry coughs are usually caused by bronchitis, and pediatric bronchitis is often due to improper treatment of the common cold or low immunity. Treatment must be timely, especially as delayed treatment may lead to various complications. The pediatric lung heat cough asthma oral liquid is a commonly used auxiliary medication for pediatric pneumonia and bronchitis that can significantly enhance efficacy. When used in combination with antibiotics like azithromycin, it can reduce antibiotic resistance and shorten the course of treatment. It is also recommended as a medication after the treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis, with effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and promoting lung fluidation.