Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Doctor, my son was diagnosed with pediatric asthmatic pneumonia last Sunday and received a 7-day IV drip. After the drip, he stopped wheezing, but his cough worsened starting on the 7th day (initially it was just slight coughing). There was little phlegm, and the doctor prescribed "Beile." After taking it for two days, the cough persisted. When he spits saliva (sometimes it resembles thin phlegm), there is a gurgling sound in his throat, and he also has clear nasal discharge. Should I give him a cough suppressant? If so, which one?Follow-up question: After using a cough suppressant, should I still continue using "Beile"?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Because the child cannot cough up phlegm, his bronchitis heals relatively slowly. It is mainly necessary to use expectorant drugs, such as Cough Stop. There are many factors that cause respiratory diseases in children. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to treat it timely, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let the child develop picky eating habits and maintain a balanced diet.