What to Do When a 2-Year-Old Keeps Coughing?

A baby’s persistent cough is often due to bronchitis caused by viral infections. If the coughing persists for more than three days, a urine test should be conducted to determine the type of infection, and medication should be prescribed accordingly. The doctor should perform a lung auscultation or chest X-ray to rule out bronchitis or pneumonia. If pneumonia is diagnosed and oral medication is ineffective, intravenous fluid therapy should be considered. Additionally, if the child has an allergic constitution, precautions should be taken for allergic cough.
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