Patient's question:
The patient is 5 years old. Two months ago, they started coughing, initially with little or no phlegm. They visited several hospitals, where doctors said their bronchi were not well. 20 days ago, an X-ray showed no abnormalities in the lungs. Either they don't cough at all, or when they do, it's continuous. The coughing is worst in the early morning, midday, and evening. Now they are coughing up thin phlegm. After taking traditional Chinese medicine for three days, there has been no improvement. The patient is in good spirits and not feverish.Doctor's answer:
Persistent cough for two months requires the exclusion of cough-variant asthma. Salbutamol can be used as a diagnostic treatment. If the cough significantly improves after using salbutamol, then cough-variant asthma should be suspected. If it is indeed cough-variant asthma, it also needs to be treated according to standard protocols, with fluticasone inhalation for anti-inflammatory treatment.There are many triggers that can affect the respiratory system in children. If a child is diagnosed with a respiratory condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, follow gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and ensure a balanced diet.