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Child coughs for five days without relief, what tests are needed?

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My ten-year-old child, after traveling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, has been coughing for five days without improvement despite taking syrup. Does the child need any tests for diagnosis? (Vy, Ho Chi Minh City)

How an irritant cough differs from signs of respiratory illness

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Irritant coughs, often caused by exposure to pollutants, typically resolve within a few days, while coughs accompanied by phlegm, chest tightness, and lasting over three weeks are signs of respiratory illness.

5 habits that prolong flu recovery

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Lack of sleep, consuming too many processed foods, using stimulants, or insufficient hydration can weaken the immune system, making flu recovery take longer.

Elderly woman in critical condition due to influenza A complications

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Helen, 90, an American national, experienced coughing and shortness of breath, becoming critically ill due to severe pneumonia from influenza A complications.

Can medical masks be reused?

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I use medical masks to prevent respiratory illnesses, but I take them off and put them back on without replacing them. Is this safe? (Tu Uyen, 35, Da Nang)

Elderly woman's lungs turn 'white' from severe inflammation

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Ms. Cham, 88, suffered severe respiratory failure, septic shock, multi-organ failure, and complicated pneumococcal pneumonia.

7 household items that harbor bacteria and can cause respiratory illnesses

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Refrigerator handles, kitchen sponges, and television remote controls can easily accumulate bacteria if not cleaned regularly.