What should I do if my child has a long-term cough that won’t heal? 10-day network hotspot analysis and solutions
Recently, children's persistent cough has become a hot topic of concern for parents. This article combines hot data and professional suggestions from the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Recent hot data related to cough in children

| keywords | Search volume trends | associated diseases |
|---|---|---|
| Child coughs for one month | up 120% | allergic cough |
| dry cough at night | up 85% | Asthmatic bronchitis |
| Cough with phlegm but unable to cough it up | up 65% | Bronchitis |
| Recurrent low-grade fever with cough | up 45% | Mycoplasma pneumonia |
| seasonal allergy cough | up 110% | allergic rhinitis |
2. Analysis of common causes
According to recent pediatric outpatient data, the main causes of persistent cough in children include:
| Cause type | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| cough after infection | 35% | Dry cough that lasts for 4-8 weeks after a cold |
| allergic cough | 28% | Aggravated at night, no phlegm, attacks in cold air |
| Asthma related | 18% | Wheezing, worsening after exercise |
| postnasal drip syndrome | 12% | Coughing is obvious and throat clearing in the morning |
| other reasons | 7% | Gastroesophageal reflux, foreign bodies, etc. |
3. Grading treatment plan
1. Home care measures
• Keep indoor humidity 50%-60%
• Fasting 1 hour before going to bed
• Use saline nebulization
• Keep a cough diary (time, triggers, etc.)
2. Warning symptoms that require medical attention
| Symptoms | Possible reasons | Urgency |
|---|---|---|
| Cough with wheezing | Asthma attack | ★★★ |
| Cough with high fever | pneumonia | ★★★ |
| Coughing up blood-streaked phlegm | bronchiectasis | ★★★ |
| barking cough | acute laryngitis | ★★★ |
| Coughing after eating | gastroesophageal reflux | ★★ |
3. Recently popular dietary therapy options
According to Internet search data, the following dietary therapy methods receive the most attention:
| Dietary therapy | Applicable type | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|
| White radish honey water | Dry cough without phlegm | Average daily searches: 12,000 |
| Sichuan scallops and stewed pears | Yin deficiency cough | Average daily searches: 9,800 |
| Tangerine peel ginger tea | cold cough | Average daily searches: 7,500 |
| Lily Tremella Soup | Chronic cough hurts yin | Average daily searches: 6,200 |
4. Latest suggestions from experts
1. The director of the Respiratory Department of Beijing Children’s Hospital reminds: If you have a cough for more than 4 weeks, you must undergo a chest X-ray examination.
2. Shanghai Ruijin Hospital recommends that children with allergies should undergo lung function testing
3. Data from Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center: The average duration of mycoplasma infection cough this year is 23 days
5. Preventive measures
• Get flu and pneumonia shots
• Environmental control for children with allergies
• Strengthen cold-resistant exercise
• Avoid passive smoking
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023, integrating search data and medical information from major platforms. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific treatment options.
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