Patient's question:
Started coughing in September 2012. Sometimes coughed at night, sometimes during the day, sometimes for a few minutes, sometimes for two or three hours, as if there was phlegm that couldn't be coughed up. Visited several hospitals for treatment, twice at the pediatric specialist outpatient clinic of Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital; consulted famous traditional Chinese medicine practitioners; had one month of traditional Chinese medicine massage. All were ineffective.Doctor's answer:
It may be caused by bronchitis. You need to go to the hospital for tests such as chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopy, and bronchial provocation tests. Oral amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium, expectorant, licorice tablets, ketotifen, and traditional Chinese medicine for cough and phlegm relief should be taken for treatment. Avoid spicy, alcoholic, and cold foods that are irritating. Regular exercise and physical conditioning should be strengthened.There are many reasons that can cause respiratory issues in children. If a child is diagnosed with a respiratory condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, follow gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.