Patient's question:
Patient Gender: Household has a 6-year-old child. Every time the weather gets cold in autumn and winter, the child coughs. No fever, no phlegm, dry cough, each episode lasts for about half a month. Regular cough medicine is ineffective, and coughing occurs whenever exposed to cold wind. Please advise on how to examine and treat this condition. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Possible bronchitis. It is recommended to undergo further chest X-ray or fluoroscopy. Azithromycin or Cefuroxime capsules can be taken for treatment. In severe cases, intravenous antibiotics may be used. For thick mucus, Mucosolvan or Compound Glycyrrhiza Oral Solution can be taken, along with drinking plenty of warm water. Alternatively, treatment can be combined with inhalation therapy. It is advised to take medication under the guidance of a doctor, drink more water, eat more fruits, and supplement nutrition.