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Emergency Consultation Guide

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Cough (child)

"Has a cough", "Caught a cold", "Seems to be choking", etc.

Chest seems to hurt
Unable to sleep due to severe cough
Breathing is shallower and faster than usual
A wheezing or whistling can be heard
There were no previous symptoms, but difficulty in breathing suddenly started
Continues to cough and then there is a whistling sound when breathing
The sound of couching is an unusual sound that is similar to the barking/crying of a dog or seal
The frequency of urination has decreased, quantity of urine has decreased, or the color of urine is darker
Is unable to drink a sufficient amount of liquids (drinking quantity and frequency have decreased)
Has a cough and vomited or appears to be about to vomit
Fever (38?°C or higher) in an infant younger than 3 months
Fever (41°C or higher) continues
Has traveled abroad within the past month (other than to North America/Europe)
There is a raised rash accompanied by itching
None of the above are applicable.

First aid, etc.

■*1.【General response to pediatric cough】

1．Ensure that the person rehydrates sufficiently.

2．Sufficiently humidify the room.

3．Place the person in a position that is as comfortable as possible by using a back rest, sitting down, etc.