Patient's question:
My child is 3 years old. He has been taking medicine for almost more than half a month, including a lung-cleaning syrup, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cold medicine. However, he still has a slight cough that hasn't completely gone away. What are the symptoms of pneumonia cough in children?Doctor's answer:
General symptoms include fever, refusal to eat, restlessness, and shortness of breath. In the early stages, the temperature can range from 38 to 39°C, but it may also reach as high as 40°C. In addition to respiratory symptoms, children may also experience lethargy, restlessness, poor appetite, tremors, nausea, and vomiting. For infants, common symptoms include refusal to eat, choking, dry cough, and difficulty breathing. Different causes can lead to different symptoms. Patients should seek systematic and standardized examination at a reputable Grade-A hospital as soon as possible to receive appropriate treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of warm water.