How long will it take for a child's cough to resolve after recovering from pneumonia?
Disease description:
My nephew, the son of my younger brother's family, has recovered from pneumonia, but he has had a bit of a cough for the past two days. I would like to ask, after recovery from pediatric pneumonia, how long does it take for the cough to resolve?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
After recovery from pneumonia in children, cough may last for about seven days. Even after treatment, cough may persist due to unresolved inflammation in the lungs. It is important to follow medical advice and continue medication, such as oral solutions like Xianzhu Liye (fresh bamboo extract) or Compound Pholcodine Oral Solution. It is recommended to maintain a light diet during treatment, drink some rock sugar-steamed pear water, and keep warm.
