Patient's question:
Patient: Female, 8 years old. The cough is more severe in winter and improves in other seasons. The patient feels like there is phlegm but cannot cough it out, and experiences difficulty breathing.Doctor's answer:
To have chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopy with bronchial provocation tests, and other examinations at the hospital, oral antibiotics, hormones, cough suppressants, and expectorants need to be taken as medication. Avoid spicy, alcoholic, and cold foods that are irritating in daily life. Regular exercise should be strengthened to enhance physical fitness. There are many triggers that can cause respiratory problems in children. If a child is diagnosed with respiratory issues, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, assist with gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in children and maintain a balanced diet.