Patient's question:
Xiaobao has been coughing for a year. He started coughing in March or April last year. On September 1st, he was tested positive for mycoplasma infection. He received intravenous drips for a week, but the cough returned every three or five days at home. He continued to receive drips and take medicine, but it didn't get better. Later, he tried traditional Chinese medicine, but it also didn't help. He went to another hospital, and they said it was lymphoid follicles, but the medicine didn't work either. Now he can't stop taking the medicine, and he's coughing badly again.Doctor's answer:
If your child has a cough in this situation, it is recommended to have a complete blood count test to check if it is caused by a virus. If it is viral, you can take some antiviral medications and combine them with cough relief medications for better treatment effect. For example, cough relief medications like E. Antiviral medications can include Si Ji Kang Wei Kou Fu Ye. There are many causes of respiratory diseases in children. If your child is confirmed to have a respiratory system disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.