Patient's question:
My baby is 5 months old and has been coughing quite severely these last couple of days. Previously, she wouldn't have coughed this much—it could be a cold, but she doesn't have a fever or a runny nose. Now, the baby is always crying and her voice is a bit hoarse. Her breathing also feels a bit wheezing, like "huff-huff," for almost two days now. Is it a cold, or something else? I'm a bit unsure now. Is there any way to clear her lungs first?Doctor's answer:
If coughing is severe now, it is more likely that there is a possibility of a split upper respiratory tract infection. For a 5-month-old child, their constitution is relatively weaker, and phlegm is also quite difficult to cough up. It is recommended to pay sufficient attention and actively treat with anti-inflammatory, lung-cleaning, and blood-cooling comprehensive evaluation.The above is the advice for the question "My baby is 5 months old and has been coughing quite severely these past few days, what should I do?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!