Patient's question:
Doctor, I'd like to ask a few questions. My baby is now 3 years old and 1 month. She coughs every few days, with light coughing and thick saliva. She coughs more severely during nighttime sleep. Previously, when she was hospitalized for intravenous fluids, it was diagnosed as mycoplasma infection. The child also lacks meat and has poor immunity. Since spring this year, she has been hospitalized for intravenous fluids almost every two months. Her cough becomes severe, and she also experiences some shortness of breath. Medications don't seem to help at all. I just want to ask how to completely cure this mycoplasma infection. The child is suffering too much from coughing, and frequent hospitalizations are making her immunity worse. I sincerely ask the expert to clarify this for me. What should I do? She was last hospitalized on October 28th, and it's only been about ten days. Tonight, after lying down, she coughed a few times, and her throat feels uncomfortable. During the day, she seems fine. Is it possible that the mycoplasma infection hasn't been completely cured? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
You need this parent to speculate, based on your description of the situation, that in general, frequent illness in children is often due to improper care and feeding. Regarding repeated coughing and wheezing, there should be a caution of potential asthma. If wheezing occurs less than three times a year, it should be considered asthma and requires attention. Especially during the changing seasons of spring and autumn, it is essential to be careful. It is recommended to promptly seek medical attention for proper examination and treatment.