Patient's question:
The weather has been getting colder recently, and the baby has been coughing since yesterday. They have taken many cough remedies, but the effect has not been ideal. In fact, the coughing has even become worse than a few days ago, especially at night. The baby coughs non-stop. How should pediatric cough be treated?Doctor's answer:
When the weather gets colder, children are prone to experiencing coughing again due to catching a cold. If the symptoms of coughing reappear, timely symptomatic treatment should be administered. If treatment is delayed and the coughing period is shortened, it may develop into bronchitis. If the coughing persists for a long time, it is best to visit the hospital for a chest X-ray to check for bronchitis or bronchopneumonia. Additionally, a blood test should be conducted to determine if there is a bacterial infection. If a bacterial infection is present, antibiotic treatment should be used.