Patient's question:
Nasal and respiratory tract with yellow viscous secretions, which started when the baby was 12 days old and has been ongoing until now at 45 days. Is it due to diarrhea or something else? The baby is too young to be given medication freely. Cold compresses have been applied to the nose, but there hasn't been a significant effect,...Doctor's answer:
The current condition of the child is considered to be exudate from upper respiratory infection. Generally, yellow secretions may indicate a local bacterial infection. It is recommended to first thoroughly clean the nasal secretions with cotton swabs, and then give the child three days of antibiotics. Since the baby is newborn, antibiotics with fewer side effects, such as penicillin or cephalosporins, are generally more appropriate. Although there is some validity to your concerns about using medication, I believe the child's current symptoms, such as poor sleep, are also harmful to the child. Prolonged duration may not only lead to chronic infection, but in a situation where both options are harmful, it is better to choose the lesser of the two. I think it is appropriate to provide timely treatment.