Patient's question:
Baby has a cough with phlegm, medication is ineffective and getting worse. Hello, how should it be treated?Past treatment history and effectiveness: Taken phlegm-thinning medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics like cefalexin. Visited 3 times and took medication for 6 days. Still not better. Urgent, urgent, urgent! What kind of help is desired: Want to know how to stop the baby from coughing.
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to try oral antiviral medications and fever-reducing herbal drinks. Even with viral fever, secondary bacterial infections can easily occur, so it is best to take antibiotics orally as well. If the oral medication does not take effect, it is advisable to undergo intravenous anti-inflammatory treatment, as intravenous medications have higher blood concentrations and work faster and more effectively. For cough with phlegm, you can try oral Shanzhuli (fresh bamboo extract). For high fever, appropriate and additional fever-reducing medications are also necessary. Generally, it takes 7-10 days for the body to recover on its own. It is best to consult a doctor. The above suggestions are for the question "6-month-old girl with cough and runny nose," and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!