Patient's question:
A 4-year-old child with dry cough, how to treat it? A few days ago, the skin appeared small red bumps with slight itching. The doctor prescribed some medication, which improved the condition. Recently, the child has been experiencing dry cough during sleep. A few days ago, the skin appeared small red bumps with slight itching. The doctor prescribed some medication, which improved the condition. Recently, the child has been experiencing dry cough during sleep. How should it be treated? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Cough is a basic clinical manifestation of respiratory infections and can be seen in various different diseases, such as upper respiratory tract infections, tracheobronchitis, acute and chronic pharyngitis, various lung infections caused by inflammation, and cardiovascular system diseases. Upper respiratory tract infections and pharyngitis are the most common causes of mild cough. Medications such as Cough Quick and Cough Clear can be taken for treatment. If there is no improvement after treatment, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a systematic and thorough examination.