What kind of cough is it if a child has a cough without sputum?

A child's cough without sputum is a dry cough, which may be caused by allergies. It cannot be ruled out that it is caused by infection. It is recommended to find the cause in time and actively treat it.

1. Allergy: If the child has been out recently and it is the season when flowers are in full bloom, the child may be allergic to pollen and dust, which may cause coughing symptoms. In this case, there will generally be no sputum. If it is just an occasional cough, it can generally be left untreated. However, if the cough is more severe, it may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, and may require treatment with drugs such as loratadine or chlorpheniramine.

2. Infection: If children do not pay attention to hygiene in their daily lives, do not wash their hands before eating, or often climb underground, etc., they may be infected with bacteria or viruses, which may cause coughing symptoms. Generally, there may be no sputum in the early stage. If the inflammation continues to stimulate the organ mucosa, sputum may appear, which may lead to symptoms such as coughing. In this case, treatment with drugs such as cefixime or acyclovir may be required to relieve the dry cough.

Children should develop good habits in their daily lives, such as washing their hands before and after meals, which can reduce the growth of bacteria and the occurrence of infection. Take good personal protection during treatment.