Patient's question:
The baby has been coughing for half a month, and the cough has lasted for nearly twenty days. The medicine has not been effective, but the cough has not improved significantly. There is a feeling of phlegm that cannot be coughed up, and the cough is severe at night, with occasional coughing during the day.Previous Treatment and Effectiveness:
- Taken anti-inflammatory drugs (Azithromycin, Cefixime)
- Taken cough medicine (Sanjiu Cough Syrup, Feilike)
- Taken Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid
Help Needed:
- Severe cough at night
- Phlegm that cannot be coughed up
Doctor's answer:
Cough is a protective respiratory reflex action of the human body. Through the cough reflex, secretions in the respiratory tract or foreign objects entering the airway can be effectively and thoroughly cleared. However, cough also has an unfavorable second side. Severe cough can cause the respiratory tract to become irritated. If long-term, frequent, and severe cough interferes with training, rest, or even leads to hoarseness, voice loss, and respiratory muscle pain, it is a pathological phenomenon. If it is considered to be caused by a viral cold, it is better to add anti-inflammatory medication. Currently, it is mainly important to pay attention to whether bronchitis may recur. It is recommended to go to the hospital for auscultation and examination. If it is bronchitis, intravenous fluid treatment is considered to be more effective. Drink plenty of hot water to prevent catching a cold.