What medicine should a 10-year-old child take for dry cough? Recent hot topics and scientific medication guides
Recently, with the alternation of seasons and the high incidence of respiratory diseases, the problem of dry cough in children has become the focus of parents. The following is a scientific medication guide compiled in combination with popular topics across the network in the past 10 days to help parents deal with the symptoms of dry cough in their ten-year-old children safely.
1. Review of recent hot health topics (next to 10 days)
| Ranking | Hot Topics | Discussion hot topic | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mycoplasma pneumonia prevention in children | 985,000 | high |
| 2 | Dispute on the safety of cough medicines | 762,000 | Extremely high |
| 3 | Traditional Chinese medicine diet therapy cough relieving plan | 634,000 | middle |
| 4 | Respiratory protection for allergic season | 551,000 | middle |
Analysis of common causes of dry cough in children aged 20 years old
According to the consensus of pediatric experts, dry coughs in children aged 10 are mainly divided into the following types:
| type | Percentage | Typical Characteristics | Drug use principle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viral infection | 45% | Accompanied by low fever/throat pain | Symptom-based treatment |
| Allergic factors | 30% | Morning up/night heavy | Anti-allergic treatment |
| Mycoplasma infection | 15% | Stubborn dry cough | Antibiotic treatment |
| Other reasons | 10% | Need professional identification | Individualized plan |
3. Recommended list of safe medications (for children aged 10)
Note: The following drugs must be used under the guidance of a doctor, and the dosage should be adjusted according to weight.
| Drug Type | Representative medicine | Applicable scenarios | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cough relieving medicine | Delmeshafin | No phlegm and dry cough | Disable codeine ingredients |
| Anti-allergic drugs | Loratadin | Allergic cough | Pay attention to side effects of drowsiness |
| Chinese patent medicine | Children's lung heat cough and asthma granules | Wind-heat cough | Diagnostic use |
| Nebulized medicine | budesonide | High airway reaction | Professional equipment required |
4. Five issues that parents are most concerned about recently
1.Can cough medicine become addicted?Experts responded: Children are prohibited from using cough medicines containing codeine, poppy shells and other ingredients, and regular dextromethorphan preparations are not addictive.
2.Do you need antibiotics?Unless a bacterial/mycoplasma infection is confirmed, it is not required, and the abuse of antibiotics may aggravate the condition.
3.Is diet therapy effective?The recent hot search for honey pear water has a relief effect on mild cough, but honey is prohibited for babies under 1 year old.
4.How long does it take to seek medical treatment if you cough?If you do not heal for more than 2 weeks, accompanied by high fever or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical treatment immediately.
5.How to prevent repeated coughing?Maintain indoor humidity by 50%-60% and avoid contact with cold air and second-hand smoke.
5. Experts’ special reminder
According to the latest warning of the National Medical Products Administration: Avoid using multiple cough medicines at the same time and prevent overdose of drugs. Recent monitoring shows that 30% of children's adverse drug reactions are caused by repeated medications. It is recommended that parents record the medication time and dosage, and stop taking medicine immediately if they have abnormal reactions such as rash, vomiting, etc.
This article is compiled in combination with recent medical hot topics and authoritative guidelines. Please follow the doctor's advice for specific medication. During the seasonal alternation, it is recommended to do a good job of vaccination and regular physical examinations to help children survive the high incidence of respiratory diseases smoothly.
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