Patient's question:
The baby coughed two months ago when she had hand, foot, and mouth disease, accompanied by cough. After the hand, foot, and mouth disease was cured, the cough still hasn't improved. It's not severe, but she coughs about four or five times a day, and each time she feels like there is some phlegm. She has taken both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, but it hasn't worked. Please advise on how to treat the baby's cough after having hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, after recovering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, the cough still persists, which suggests that the upper respiratory infection has not been fully resolved. It is recommended that you pay attention to rest and ensure your child drinks plenty of fluids. Inhalation therapy can be considered, focusing on anti-inflammatory, lung-cleaning, and blood-cooling effects, along with local medication, which has relatively minor side effects. Since the child has been affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take the child to seek immediate medical attention to prevent the use of advertisements for drugs. Proper medication is essential. For parents, it is important to provide the child with sufficient care and attention, and to do everything possible to help them receive timely treatment for the illness.