Patient's question:
My baby is eight years old. At first, she had a slight cough, so I gave her cold medicine and anti-inflammatory medicine. She took it for a week, and now her cough has improved a bit, but she still coughs occasionally. I can hear some sounds in her lungs when she takes a nap in the afternoon. At first, there was phlegm, but now it's gone. Her appetite hasn't changed, and she still loves to play.Past Treatment and Effects:
She took cold medicine and anti-inflammatory medicine for a week, but she didn't get a thorough check-up at the hospital.
Desired Help:
I'd like to ask a few questions: What should I do? What is the best thing to give her to drink? What should I pay attention to? Can she eat fruits? Can she drink milk?
Doctor's answer:
An eight-year-old child often coughs. During the coughing period, in addition to active medication treatment, attention should also be paid to diet. A light and easily digestible diet should be the foundation. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid extremely cold, greasy, fried, snack foods, sugar, drinks, and spicy foods. If there is no milk allergy, it can be consumed, but in small amounts. The above suggestions are for the question "What to do if a child often coughs?" and are hoped to be helpful. Wishing you good health!