Patient's question:
The baby is four years old and has been coughing for more than two months. They have seen both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and the routine urine test showed nothing significant, just the cough. At first, it was said to be bronchitis, and they occasionally had a fever. They were given cephalexin and azithromycin for a few days, but the cough still comes and goes. Some doctors suspect whooping cough and recommend erythromycin. I really don't know what to do. What is the actual illness? It just can't be found through careful examination.Doctor's answer:
Coughing for two and a half months is long enough. First, consider pertussis. Follow the treatment for pertussis or get a thorough check for pertussis antibodies. Additionally, long-term coughing may indicate the possibility of allergic asthma. It may be necessary to take many antiallergy medications or check for allergens. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my four-year-old child has been coughing for two and a half months?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!