Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Starting from late June, she has had a slight dry cough. Every morning when she wakes up, she coughs a few times, but it's not too severe. She has no symptoms during the day, and also has no symptoms while sleeping at night.Past Treatment and Effect: On June 23, she went to a clinic called MedGard and was found to have Mycoplasma pneumoniae positive. Later, she received a 5-day drip of Azithromycin, with a 3-day break followed by another 5-day drip. After returning home, she took another 5-day course of Azithromycin, with a 3-day break followed by another 5-day course. The doctor said she was fine, but even after the drips, she still coughs a little every morning, though not too severely. Now, I basically give her medicine every day—syrup, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cold medicine.
Help Needed: My daughter is 5 years old now, and I don't know what to do.
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: If this symptom occurs, it generally indicates some signs of inflammation, and anti-inflammatory medications can be used to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, which will then improve.Suggestions: Generally, medications such as azithromycin and amoxicillin can be used for anti-inflammatory and cough-relieving effects, which will help improve the condition. Conduct a targeted examination and treatment.
Based on the condition you described, the baby's cough has not improved. In this case, it is recommended to have the baby undergo a complete blood count test to check for viral or bacterial infections. Additionally, it is advisable to examine whether there is an elevated level of neutrophils or allergies to determine the cause and then proceed with targeted treatment.