Patient's question:
My baby is three years old. Initially, it was a cold, and later it developed into a cough. Now the cold has gone, but the cough has persisted for over a week. We've finished a bottle of cough medicine, but it hasn't improved. Sometimes, when the cough is severe, her face turns red and tight. Now, it might be due to the cough, her throat is also a bit sore, and she has no appetite for meals all day.What kind of help do I need: Why is it so difficult for children's coughs to improve?
Doctor's answer:
It has already started with a cold, and later it developed into coughing. The severity of a child's cold can vary greatly. In mild cases, it may just involve clear nasal discharge, nasal congestion, chills, or be accompanied by tearing, slight coughing, and mild throat discomfort. Medication should not be used solely based on the instructions, as there are many synergistic effects of drugs, and this is usually assessed by doctors. Currently, it is recommended that the child undergo a detailed bone imaging test to rule out the possibility of blood disorders. Subsequently, specific medication should be prescribed under the guidance of a doctor.