Patient's question:
The baby is currently six months old and has been experiencing frequent coughing for the past three months. There is phlegm in the throat, and it seems to get better for a month before the coughing returns. It keeps coming back and forth. Recently, the coughing has started again, and the baby has been taking medicine and applying ointments, but as soon as it seems to improve, the coughing returns again. I want to ask what should be done. Besides, the baby’s mother is also coughing, but it is with clear phlegm. The medicine seems to be ineffective, and the baby is still breastfeeding. What kind of medicine can the baby take? Or should they take medicine?Doctor's answer:
Because the baby has a low immunity, recurrent coughing and phlegm, it's important to be cautious about the possibility of pneumonia.I personally recommend taking the baby to the hospital for a face-to-face consultation. This will allow the doctor to listen for any abnormal sounds in the lungs and, at the same time, improve the chest X-ray and blood tests for a thorough examination. This will further guide the treatment.
The above advice is for the question "How to deal with a six-month-old baby who has been coughing frequently in the past three months?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!