Patient's question:
The baby frequently coughs, takes medication, and uses inhalation therapy, but the coughing doesn't improve completely. This time, the coughing has lasted for over two months with only three days of improvement in between. If the medication is stopped, the coughing resumes. Today, the doctor at the hospital said it's allergic coughing, and the hives on the body also keep recurring, although they haven't appeared recently. The doctor prescribed Montelukast, but I'm worried he will continue to cough. Can I add Loratadine Syrup?Doctor's answer:
According to your symptom description, the baby may have allergic cough, also known as atopic cough. Generally, it is characterized by no purulent sputum, but rather paroxysmal, irritative cough. It is a type of disease similar to urticaria, and the use of anti-allergic drugs is effective. Considering the baby's current symptoms, you can add loratadine or cetirizine drops, with a treatment course of more than two weeks, to prevent dust mites and other allergens.The above is the advice for the question "Baby frequently coughs, takes medicine, and undergoes treatment." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!