Patient's question:
Child cough, diagnosed with pneumonia and received intravenous fluids for 5 days at People's Hospital. Afterwards, there was a continuous cough for 23 days, with frequent coughing in the morning. From the day of going to bed until the morning of the third day, there was almost no cough. Question: How can we treat a child's persistent cough reliably?Doctor's answer:
Considering it might be symptoms caused by a respiratory infection, it is necessary to take medication as prescribed and follow a diet of fluids and easily digestible foods. A chest X-ray should be conducted for a thorough examination. Generally, antibiotics such as cephalexin and amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium are prescribed. It is also necessary to take Pu'di Lan oral liquid as prescribed. In addition to treating children's cough, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet and maintain a cheerful mood in daily life to enhance their physical condition and accelerate recovery.