Question
A 5-year-old child still has a cough after 7 days of hospitalization, although asthma sounds have disappeared. The parent wants to know how to care for the child at home to aid recovery.
Answer
It is recommended to give the child plenty of water and prepare some honey-syrup pear juice as a drink. Additionally, parents should ensure the child stays warm and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication. When the child coughs, methods like patting on the back can be used to help expel phlegm. If there is a fever, antipyretic medication should be administered, and maintain an appropriate indoor humidity. If there are smokers in the home, they should avoid smoking in the child’s presence to reduce the impact of smoke on the child.