What should I do if my child has a respiratory infection and coughs?

If a child has a respiratory infection or cough, it may be caused by a viral cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Parents need to take their children to the hospital in time for a clear diagnosis through a routine blood test, and use medication under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Reasons

1. Viral infection: upper respiratory tract infection caused by rhinovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, etc., can affect the throat and cause coughing symptoms, and may also be accompanied by runny nose, sore throat, etc. In addition, adenovirus infection often manifests as acute respiratory tract infection, with rapid onset, sudden fever, pharyngitis, and then can quickly turn into paroxysmal spasmodic cough with subglottic stenosis.

2. Bacterial infection: It is common in respiratory tract infections caused by hemolytic streptococci, which may cause sore throat, sputum, chills, high fever, fatigue, etc. If not treated promptly and correctly, lung inflammation may occur, resulting in a severe cough.

3. Allergic factors: Some children have allergic constitutions. When they inhale substances such as pollen or dust, they may have allergic reactions, which stimulate the body to produce IgE antibodies, thereby activating and degranulating mast cells in the tissues, releasing histamine into the blood vessels, causing congestion and edema of the respiratory mucosa, accompanied by severe dry cough.

4. Other situations: If a child suffers from asthma, it is usually caused by genetic and environmental factors. Exposure to certain allergens or cold air can easily trigger an attack of the disease, resulting in symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, and difficulty breathing.

II. Treatment

1. Antiviral treatment: If it is caused by viral infection, antiviral drugs such as ribavirin oral solution and oseltamivir phosphate granules can be used for treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.

2. Antibiotic treatment: If it is caused by bacterial infection, you need to follow the doctor's advice and choose amoxicillin capsules, cefixime dispersible tablets and other drugs for antibacterial treatment.

3. Anti-allergic treatment: Children with the above conditions should also avoid contact with allergens again. If necessary, they can take drugs such as loratadine syrup as prescribed by the doctor to relieve discomfort.

4. Nebulizer inhalation therapy: For children with bronchial smooth muscle spasm, beta-receptor agonist drugs, such as terbutaline sulfate nebulizer solution, can be given for nebulizer inhalation therapy.

5. Dietary adjustment: In daily life, pay attention to letting children drink plenty of water and eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, lean meat, etc., which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and promote recovery from the disease.

6. Life care: Pay attention to keeping the room ventilated and ensuring the air is fresh. Also pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching cold to avoid aggravating the symptoms of coughing.