Level 1: What is allergic cough in children?
Allergic cough refers to a disease caused by repeated and frequent dry cough or a small amount of white foamy sputum after exposure to certain allergens in the respiratory tract. Among all patients with chronic dry cough, about 10% to 30% are caused by allergic cough, and it is more common in teenagers and adults.
Level 2: What are the symptoms of allergic cough in children?
(1) Dry cough: intermittent, paroxysmal, no sputum or only a small amount of white foamy sputum;
(2) Accompanied by asthma-like symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath;
(3) Often appears in specific seasons or environments.
Level 3: How to diagnose and treat?
(1) Diagnosis: Diagnose based on clinical manifestations and relevant examination results;
(2) Treatment:
① Avoid contact with allergens;
② Allergic reactions to the application of antihistamines, safrole drugs, etc.;
③ Use bronchodilators, glucocorticoids, etc. to treat asthma-like manifestations.
Level 4: How to prevent allergic cough in children?
(1) Avoid contact with allergens;
(2) Maintain indoor air circulation;
(3) Keep the room clean and hygienic to prevent the breeding of dust mites.
Level 5: Home Care Measures
(1) Keep the indoor environment clean;
(2) Eat a balanced diet to enhance body resistance;
(3) Avoid using cosmetics and perfumes with pungent smells.
Level 6: Advice from medical experts
Experts recommend that patients with allergic cough should seek medical treatment as soon as possible for relevant examinations and treatment. At the same time, pay attention to prevention in daily life, avoid contact with allergens, and keep the indoor environment clean and hygienic. In addition, you should also pay attention to a balanced diet and enhance body resistance.
