Patient's question:
The baby started coughing two days ago. In the afternoon, they ate some strawberries and then began to cough a bit. By the evening, the coughing became very severe, as if something was stuck in their throat. I gave them some cold, phlegm-reducing, and cough-relieving syrup, but it had no effect. Today, the coughing got even worse, to the point where they were crying from coughing and their nose was blocked, making a whistling sound. What can I do to help?Doctor's answer:
Cough is a protective reflex of the human body for the respiratory tract. Through coughing, harmful substances in the respiratory tract can be promptly and thoroughly cleared, ensuring the smoothness of the respiratory tract. The child's cough is caused by respiratory tract inflammation. Due to the accumulation of sputum in the trachea in the morning, it affects the urinary tract, which can lead to more severe coughing in the child upon waking. The treatment principle for the child is to actively boost immunity, scientifically treat inflammation, and drink plenty of water along with a balanced diet to gradually recover and prevent frequent episodes. It can be said that as the child's age decreases, their immunity also gradually declines, and thus coughing may also increase gradually. Currently, general treatments for clearing the lungs and anti-inflammatory therapy are sufficient. It can be said that the current focus of the child's treatment is anti-inflammatory, lung clearing, and cooling blood therapy, which are key to the child's gradual recovery. The above suggestions are for the question "What to do about cough?" and are hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you health!