Pediatric 42790: How to Deal with a 4.5-Year-Old Child’s Persistent Cough?

A 4.5-year-old child has been suffering from persistent cough since March 8th. After being prescribed ceftriaxone and azithromycin, there was some improvement, but it soon relapse. The cough subsided again after taking anti-inflammatory medication, but it recurred shortly thereafter. This situation has happened repeatedly. The child’s mental state is good, and their diet is normal, but the cough persists. Can the child take hydrochloride doxylazine granules? How many should be taken daily, and for how many days is it appropriate?
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Pediatric Cough Treatment Methods

Experiencing frequent coughing at night and upon waking up in the morning, with occasional coughing during the day. Consider oral or intramuscular antibiotic treatment, and complement with expectorants and cough suppressants. If the symptoms do not improve, consider intravenous antibiotic therapy.
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Pediatric Cough Treatment Recommendations

Children’s coughs often worsen at night, which may be caused by bronchitis. It is recommended to administer Maigan Granules and Qingzhu Jie Oral Liquid, and observe blood counts to determine if antibiotic treatment is needed. Azythromycin dispersible tablets are effective. Also, ensure the child drinks plenty of water, and keep the indoor air ventilated to help improve symptoms.
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Pediatric Cough Treatment Recommendations

If your child has been coughing for over three weeks, with worsening symptoms at night, accompanied by hoarseness and a unclear throat, and previous use of anti-inflammatory and cough suppressants has been ineffective, and they also have sinusitis. Seek appropriate treatment medications and home care advice.
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