When a child has a cough due to catching a cold, the appropriate treatment method should be chosen based on the symptoms and the time of onset, including dietary therapy and medication.
An infant who is 70 days old started coughing a week ago, coughing several times a day; often with mucus but difficult to expel; the throat is red, without nasal discharge, and the temperature is normal. The child has been taking medication for a week, including bromhexine syrup, N-acetylcysteine syrup, ribavirin sprays for the throat and nose, antitussive and expectorant syrups, and nebulization with bronchodilator drugs to expand the airways, but the effects have been unsatisfactory. What should be done? Will it develop into lower respiratory tract disease? Will frequent coughing affect the development of its brain and other organs? The parents are very concerned, please experts answer generously, thank you!
This article provides treatment methods for pediatric allergic cough, including allergen testing, medication suggestions, and recommendations for combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment.
Learn how to effectively treat children’s cough, including medication options recommended by doctors and daily care.
Children with persistent coughs seek treatment advice.
Treatment Recommendations for Children with Recurring Cough
For children with repeated coughing, anti-inflammatory treatment and herbal remedies for clearing heat and detoxifying can be used. Diet should be light and avoid spicy and stimulating foods.
Children’s stomach ache can lead to respiratory system diseases. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment, while maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding irritating foods.
A 4-year-old child’s cough with yellow phlegm may be caused by lung heat, also known as lung fire. Fish-mercury herb infusion can be used, and it’s important to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and drink plenty of water. If diagnosed with a pediatric respiratory system issue, parents should cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, include gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also be mindful not to allow their children to develop picky eating habits and should ensure a balanced diet.
A baby’s cough with mucus and bad breath may be caused by an infection and require prompt antibiotic treatment.
