Patient's question:
Infant coughs with phlegm and shortness of breath for a day, coughing many times mainly due to phlegm. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Taking medicine, how to help: Just suddenly played with the water he drank, and the last cough brought it all up. Coughed for several days, this is the first time this has happened.Doctor's answer:
1. The child suddenly coughs severely and has difficulty breathing, which may be due to an object obstructing the trachea. Easily swallowable items include peanuts, pencil casings, pills, buttons, coins, etc. Such situations are very dangerous and should be taken to the hospital immediately.2. High fever, coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing require immediate hospitalization for urgent treatment.
3. Infants are prone to developing bronchiolitis, which is a type of pneumonia. Affected children may appear pale, often turn purple, or have rapid breathing, hunched shoulders, and chest retractions during inhalation. They should also be taken to the hospital for treatment promptly.