What should I do if my child has an itchy throat and frequently feels the urge to cough?
Disease description:
The child doesn’t seem to know what’s wrong—constantly complaining of an itchy throat and frequent coughing. Could this lead to other illnesses? What should be done when a child has an itchy throat and an ongoing urge to cough?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Weiling
If the condition is not severe, medication may be temporarily withheld, as this is a very common symptom—primarily reflecting the infant’s immune system actively fighting off a viral infection. Strengthening the body’s immunity through appropriate physical activity can help enhance immune function and prevent invasion by various viruses; the condition will typically resolve spontaneously after a period of time. If the symptoms are more severe, they may be allergy-related, in which case oral antihistamines or other anti-allergic medications may be considered.
