What is the reason for the child's cough and how to treat it

If a child's cough does not go away, it may be caused by non-pathological reasons such as environmental factors and improper diet. It may also be caused by pathological reasons such as respiratory tract infection, allergic rhinitis, bronchial foreign bodies, etc.

1. Non-pathological causes

1. Environmental factors: If the indoor air is too dry or the temperature is too high, it will irritate the throat mucosa, resulting in dry cough. It is recommended to drink more water or use a humidifier to increase the indoor humidity.

2. Improper diet: If you eat spicy and greasy food, it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and also have a certain impact on the throat, resulting in the above symptoms. You can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples, spinach, etc.

2. Pathological causes

1. Respiratory tract infection: If you do not take good measures to keep your body warm, it is easy to cause virus or bacteria invasion after catching a cold, which will irritate the upper respiratory tract mucosa, resulting in coughing, and accompanied by symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. If it is caused by a viral infection, you can take ribavirin granules and oseltamivir phosphate granules for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If it is caused by a bacterial infection, you can take amoxicillin granules, cefixime granules and other drugs for treatment as prescribed by the doctor.

2. Allergic rhinitis: If you are prone to allergies, contact with allergens such as pollen and dust mites may induce allergic rhinitis. In the early stage of the disease, you will experience symptoms such as paroxysmal sneezing and clear nasal discharge. As the disease progresses, it will also be accompanied by nasal congestion and pharyngeal discomfort. At this time, patients need to stay away from allergens, and at the same time, pay attention to more rest and avoid excessive fatigue. If necessary, you can take antihistamines such as loratadine tablets and levocetirizine hydrochloride capsules orally for treatment according to the doctor's advice.

3. Bronchial foreign bodies: If a child accidentally inhales a small toy or food into the bronchus while eating, the foreign body will be stuck in the bronchus, causing the child to cough violently and have difficulty breathing. Parents should immediately send the child to the hospital for treatment and remove the foreign body through bronchoscopy.

In addition, it may also be related to pneumonia, and it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.