Patient's question:
Medical Description: The baby is 7 months old. Last week, the baby had a fever, and after recovering, coughing started. The coughing is worse when lying down, and the baby has yellow and less frequent urine, excessive sweating, and a decreased appetite for milk, but the baby is in good spirits.History of Treatment and Effect: The hospital prescribed some amoxicillin, and I also prepared some cough and asthma medicine, but the effect was not good. I have also been massaging the baby myself, but it hasn’t worked either.
Help Needed: I want to avoid giving the baby any medication and wonder if massaging the baby alone can help.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the child is in good spirits and the cough is not severe, the condition is considered mild, but it is necessary to visit the pediatric department of the hospital promptly. The doctor should examine and evaluate the situation, and medication should be taken under the doctor's guidance, which will help the child recover faster.If the baby's cough is more severe, it is best to take the baby to the hospital for auscultation or lung X-rays to check if it is bronchitis or pneumonia, so that the correct medication can be administered.
If bronchitis and pneumonia are ruled out, and the baby's cough is not too severe, it is recommended to give the baby more warm water to drink. A humidifier should be used in the room, or several basins of water can be placed indoors to increase the humidity. This can also help alleviate upper respiratory discomfort and cough symptoms.
If the baby's cough persists for a long time and oral medication is not effective, especially if it worsens in the morning or when exposed to cold air, it is best to check for allergens. The cough is often caused by an allergy to something, such as food.