Patient's question:
My child is three years and nine months old. They have a congenital atrial septal defect. Last night, they had a cough, and this morning, they woke up early and said their throat hurts, with a slight redness. My child has a slight cough, and there is phlegm when they cough. Do children with a cough without phlegm need to take anti-inflammatory medication?Doctor's answer:
Children over 3 years old with symptoms of cold and cough should take some cold medicine and cough medicine. If the cough is severe or the child has a fever, antibiotics can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. For congenital heart disease, attention should be paid to medication from all aspects, maintain a light diet, drink more water, and observe a 3-day cold treatment. Children with cough without phlegm need to take anti-inflammatory drugs. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by combining blood tests and medical examination. If necessary, a chest X-ray may be required. Oral medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. If the condition is severe, intravenous drip treatment can be used. Pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching a cold, and supplement with adequate water. The course of the disease is within 1 to 10 days. Preventing complications is the key to treatment.