Patient's question:
The baby has been coughing for a long time recently. Before, it was almost better, but then the coughing got worse again. They took a week of medication, but sometimes it still coughs. A few days ago, the coughing became severe again, with coughing day and night. Now they are taking medication and using traditional Chinese medicine patches. When sleeping or taking naps at night, there is no coughing. During the day, sometimes the coughing is reduced, and sometimes there are a few coughs, which is a bit better than before. However, it's unclear why the coughing has decreased. But when coughing, there is a slightly hoarse feeling in the throat and a sense of pain, similar to the pain that occurs when coughing for a long time. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
There are many babies in situations like yours now, which is largely related to the current climate. Indoor cold prevention measures are too warm, allowing bacteria and viruses to grow and adapt quickly. Babies at this age have weak immunity, and fluctuating temperatures can easily affect their respiratory system. In addition to medication, maintaining good lifestyle habits is also important. Offering the baby warm water frequently can help reduce the frequency of coughing. Avoid greasy and rich foods, and prevent excessive physical activity.