Patient's question:
My child got pneumonia a few days ago. After receiving intravenous fluids for half a month, the X-ray showed improvement, but after a week, there is still cough with phlegm. Please ask: How should I adjust a child's cough that has lasted for over a month?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is best to take a chest X-ray for a thorough examination to rule out pneumonia. It could be allergic cough. For allergic cough, antibiotics and lung-cleaning medications show no significant effect, while bronchodilator drugs and anti-allergic medications can help clear the lungs. It is recommended to decide on ketotifen and salbutamol treatment. The cough in children is very serious, and it is advised that patients receive timely symptomatic treatment. It is hoped that patients can follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to personal care, proper diet, to avoid worsening the condition. The above answers are hoped to be helpful to you. Thank you.