Patient's question:
It snowed yesterday, and the baby went out to play in the snow. After coming back, they started coughing a bit. They never feel well, so I took them to the hospital for a check-up. The tests showed that their blood count was abnormal. I'm a bit scared that the child might get worse. Currently, the doctor hasn't said anything specific, just that they should get an IV infusion. What's going on with the cough and the abnormal blood count?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent cough has many causes. It is important to identify the specific cause to provide targeted treatment. Upper airway inflammation syndrome, cough-variant asthma, airway hyperresponsiveness after viral infection, and other factors can all lead to recurrent cough. Elevated blood counts require specific analysis. The degree of abnormalities in CRP, ESR, and other indicators can help determine the level of contagion. Conditions such as sinusitis and tonsillitis can also cause recurrent cough. After a clear diagnosis, traditional Chinese medicine treatment based on syndrome differentiation can be effective.