Patient's question:
The baby has a cough. It's coughing uncontrollably. The past two days, it was hiccups and runny nose. It turns out it always coughs after waking up well in the morning. Today, it coughed almost all day. We have a pediatric cough and phlegm reliever at home. Do we need to take anti-inflammatory medication?Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to assist you. Based on the situation you described, the baby's recurrent cough is likely due to a bacterial infection. Please wait and see how it goes over the next two days. Generally, antibiotics are needed, but it's also a good idea to have a blood test (including C-reactive protein) done at the hospital. If the results suggest a bacterial infection, then antibiotics can be added. This is my advice regarding the question "Does the baby need antibiotics for a cough?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!