Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please explain what might be causing the dry cough and dry heaving in children?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is likely caused by an inflammatory infection. I suggest you go to the hospital for a check-up, including an ultrasound, liver function tests, and an upper gastrointestinal series. If the above conditions are ruled out, and if there are no abnormalities in the liver and stomach, you can receive anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatment. Medications such as cefixime, ribavirin, and antiviral granules can be administered, along with ambroxol for cough relief. There are symptoms of encephalitis, but a definitive diagnosis requires a cerebrospinal fluid test.