Patient's question:
I have a cold, cough, runny nose, and coughing badly at night. Drinking Qingfei Syrup didn't help much; it's okay during the day, but not at night. There's a buzzing sensation in my throat. How do I treat a one-year-old child with a cold and cough?Doctor's answer:
1. The recurrence of these cough symptoms in the child may be related to the delayed treatment of an acute upper respiratory infection, leading to chronicity and recurrent exacerbations.2. The treatment for this condition primarily involves administering appropriate antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor, combined with symptomatic rescue medications such as expectorants and cough suppressants.
3. Given the recurrent respiratory infection symptoms in the child, a detailed and thorough physical examination should be conducted, and it may be necessary to perform an echocardiogram.