Patient's question:
The child has been coughing for over a month. They have taken anti-inflammatory medication, but it hasn't been effective. They don't have a runny nose; they just cough. Because the mother has congenital heart disease, could it be inherited from her to the child? Is it the congenital heart disease that is causing this cough?Doctor's answer:
Dear consultant,It is normal for children to have colds and coughs. If the mother has congenital heart disease, the child does not necessarily have it. If you are really afraid that your child may have congenital heart disease, you can have a heart ultrasound done at the hospital for diagnosis. There is no need to worry all day long. If the child coughs, you can have a blood test to check for bacterial infection. If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics can be used for treatment. Also, carefully examine the cause of the cough for targeted treatment.