Patient's question:
Infant coughs with a lot of phlegm and shortness of breath for a day, coughing many times, mainly with phlegm. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Taking medicine, how to help: Just suddenly played with the water he drank for a while, and the last cough brought up a lot of it. Coughed for several days, this is the first time this has happened.Doctor's answer:
1. The child suddenly coughs severely and has difficulty breathing, which may be due to an object blocking the trachea. Easily swallowable items include peanuts, pencil casings, pills, buttons, coins, etc. Such situations are very dangerous and should be taken to the hospital immediately.2. High fever, cough, wheezing, and difficulty breathing require immediate hospitalization for urgent treatment.
3. Infants are prone to bronchiolitis, which is a type of pneumonia. The child may have poor complexion, often appear purple, or have rapid breathing, hunched shoulders, or chest retractions during inhalation. Such cases should also be taken to the hospital for treatment.