Patient's question:
I gave my child pediatric paracetamol and pseudoephedrine granules, cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs, and pediatric cough syrup. I plan not to give him the cough syrup anymore, as it hasn't been effective after taking it. Before starting the medication, the child was doing well. He traveled from Shanxi to Shaanxi to visit his grandfather but immediately felt unwell due to a change in environment. As soon as he arrived in Xi'an, he started having diarrhea. The hospital prescribed gentamicin and smectite, and he stayed there for 4 days, gradually improving each day. On the 5th day, when he was about to leave, he developed a cold and fever. He was given fever-reducing medication and pediatric paracetamol and pseudoephedrine granules, which lowered his fever but did not cure the cold. He started having clear nasal discharge and then coughing. Last night, around 4 a.m., he seemed to catch a cold and started coughing, which has continued since then. He is crying and coughing, but now that he's been woken up and has a warm water bag on his back, his cough has lessened. He has no history of allergies or hereditary conditions. What medication should I give him now?Doctor's answer:
The cough phenomenon you mentioned in the child is likely caused by bronchitis following a cold, leading to a Staphylococcus aureus infection. It is recommended that you give the child small doses of Cefixime Granules and Cough and Phlegm Relieving Granules for a few days, as these treatments are quite effective. During the treatment period, pay close attention to ensuring the child drinks plenty of water. This will gradually improve the cough. Wishing the child a speedy recovery.