Patient's question:
The child is about to turn 5 years old. A few days ago, they had a cold, fever, and cough, went to the hospital, and were prescribed antibiotics like erythromycin. After taking the medicine for a few days, they felt better. But recently, they've been coughing a lot, especially at night when sleeping, which is so severe that the whole family can't sleep. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
When a baby coughs at night, the first thing to do is to hold the baby upright, because nighttime coughing is often related to body posture. For example, allergic cough, cough-variant asthma, and asthma are the most common types of cough at night. These coughs can be relieved once the baby is upright, but if there is severe coughing and wheezing, it is important to use a nebulizer in a timely manner. If there is a nebulizer pump in the room, medication can be prepared promptly to relieve the cough. If there is no medication, they should seek medical attention promptly.