Patient's question:
The child has been coughing for over a month. They have taken anti-inflammatory medication, but it hasn't been effective. There is no runny nose, just coughing. Because the mother has congenital heart disease, could it be inherited from the previous generation to the child? Is it the congenital heart disease that is causing this cough?Doctor's answer:
Dear consultant, it is normal for children to have colds and coughs. If the mother has congenital heart disease, it doesn't necessarily mean the child will. If you are really worried that your child might have congenital heart disease, you can have a heart ultrasound done at the hospital for diagnosis. There's no need to worry all day long. If the child coughs, you can have a blood test to check for bacterial infections. If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics can be used for treatment. Also, carefully examine the cause of the cough to provide targeted treatment.