Patient's question:
The child, who is 18 years old and lives in Northeast China, has developed a cough due to the cold weather and irregular changes, being exposed to cold winds. This has been going on for 7 days now. The cough is dry, without phlegm or fever, occurring in episodes of 3 to 5 consecutive coughs. It does not occur during naps but starts when waking up in the morning.Previous Treatment and Effectiveness:
The child was given a homemade Qingfei Jiang (Lung-Purifying Elixir) without any effect.
Desired Help:
1. What type of cough is this?
2. How should it be treated?
3. How can it be prevented from worsening?
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Doctor's answer:
According to the description of the condition, the child should be exhibiting symptoms of acute bronchitis. During treatment, pay attention to maintaining a good supply of indoor air, drinking plenty of fluids, and consuming light, easily digestible liquid diets. Oral compound licorice syrup and sensitive antibiotics such as cephalosporins or penicillins can be used to suppress infection. If necessary, inhalation with a nebulizer can be effective. The above is advice for the question "What should I do if my child has been coughing for many days without improvement?" and is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!