Patient's question:
All symptoms: My child has been coughing a lot recently. It's especially worse at night when lying down. Sometimes, he coughs up everything he eats. During the day, he also coughs but not as severely.Onset time and cause: Treatment status:
Help needed: What could be the cause of my child's cough? What medicine should I give him?
Doctor's answer:
Children with early cough and phlegm should first undergo phlegm-removing treatment, such as Western medicine containing ambroxol hydrochloride or traditional Chinese medicine containing Fritillaria cirrhosa. Once the phlegm is expelled, the cough will naturally subside. If the cough is accompanied by wheezing, it is important to first alleviate the wheezing before considering. The best option for alleviating wheezing is a cough syrup containing clenbuterol hydrochloride. It is not advisable to solely focus on first, as this may worsen the condition or lead to airway obstruction.In summary, parents should not use medication blindly and must promptly follow the doctor's advice to avoid delaying the child's condition. If the child develops a cough after a cold or fever, parents should first determine whether it is a dry cough or a wet cough. A dry cough may indicate some lingering inflammation in the throat. It is important to drink more water and the cough may improve quickly.