Patient's question:
The child has had a cough for a week and has been taking medication continuously. Now, it has developed into nasal congestion, excessive coughing with phlegm. They have taken Xiao'er Qingre Ning Granules, Xiao'er Qingfei Liangxue Granules, and 999 Xiao'er Qingfei Syrup. The cough has now become mild, with each episode of coughing lasting five to six times, occurring three to four times an hour. What medicine should be taken for this?Doctor's answer:
The period of excessive phlegm has passed, and now the condition has improved to mild cough. Therefore, the main treatment should focus on spasm relief and lung clearing! It is best to go to the hospital for a complete blood count to check for bacterial infection and determine if antibiotics are needed. Then, you can take diphenhydramine dihydrochloride granules. Alternatively, you can also use a nebulizer. The above suggestions are for the question "How to treat a child's cough that has been taking medicine for a week?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!