Patient's question:
1 The baby in the past month had pneumonia. After 7 days of treatment, they went home to take Cefixime, but they have been coughing slightly. Today, they went to the hospital, and the doctor said there was phlegm in the trachea. They took a nebulizer medicine home to use. The doctor said there was a very good nebulizer medicine, but it's not available in the entire city right now. They suggested looking for it in other places. I forgot what it was called. I used to use a nebulizer, but it seems like it was used very frequently.Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of a child's cough is infection. If the cough is frequent or lasts less than three days, a urine test should be conducted to check for bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infection. Based on the results of the urine test, medication should be administered accordingly.Have the doctor perform a lung auscultation or take a chest X-ray to check for bronchitis or even pneumonia. If pneumonia is present and oral medication is ineffective, intravenous fluid treatment may be necessary. Also, pay attention if the cough lasts for a long time. If the child has a history of allergies, it's important to check for allergic cough and identify the allergens through careful testing. Once the allergens are identified, it's essential to avoid exposure to them.
For frequent coughing, treatment with a nebulizer to clear the lungs can be effective. Maintain a light diet and consume more seasonal vegetables and fruits.