Patient's question:
My child is one year and eleven months old, and has been coughing for three days. I bought some medicine from the pharmacy and took it, but it hasn't had any effect. During the day, they don't cough much, but at night they cough severely. They don't eat much dinner, and when they cough at night and wake up, they start crying! What medicine should they take to get better?Doctor's answer:
For the symptoms described by the child, it is recommended to take them to a pediatric department for a detailed and thorough examination. At least, a careful percussion examination should be conducted to check for conditions such as pediatric bronchitis or wheezing. Once the cause is diagnosed, targeted treatment should be considered. It is best to avoid self-medication and, if necessary, consult with a doctor to use anti-inflammatory medications.