Patient's question:
Seven-month-old boy, two days ago he was about to take a swim but it didn't work, and he caught a cold. After catching a cold, he only had a runny nose and sneezing, but yesterday it worsened, and he started taking the pseudoephedrine and guaifenesin dispersible tablets for colds. After taking it for one day, it had no effect. At night, his breathing became difficult, and today it has become more severe, but he only has a runny nose and sneezing, with no other symptoms.Do I need to add any other medication? What medication would be better? Do I need to add azithromycin? The child doesn't like to drink water and only takes one or two spoonfuls with a spoon each time.
Can I give him a bath?
First follow-up question: Is it enough to just use Shuanghuanglian? What kind of anti-inflammatory medication? What kind?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, considering that it may be caused by allergic rhinitis, it is recommended that you prevent colds, enhance your body's resistance, and prevent viral invasion, as this is the key to preventing colds. In daily life, it is important to exercise more, spend more time outdoors, get more sun, and improve cold tolerance. Do not dress too warmly; children have high daily activity levels, and if they wear too much, they are prone to sweating, and if they catch a cold easily once exposed to the cold. At the same time, it is necessary to feed reasonably, add complementary foods in a timely manner, avoid picky eating, and ensure sufficient nutrition to prevent and actively treat malnutrition and rickets. During climate changes, pay attention to adding or removing clothes. In the high season for respiratory diseases in winter and spring, try to avoid taking children to crowded public places to reduce the chance of getting sick. If someone in the family has a cold, avoid contact and pay attention to indoor ventilation.