Patient's question:
Cough has been going on for about four or five days. A few days ago, it was just occasional coughing of one or two sounds, and it was dry cough. Starting last night, the cough became more frequent, and the sound seemed like there was phlegm. When sneezing, there is also clear nasal discharge. The temperature was measured to be 36.6°C.History of Treatment and Effect:
Over the past few days, only observation has been done without medication. Only water was given when he was in a good mood, but he drank very little because he has always disliked drinking water.
Help Needed:
I don’t know what kind of medicine a child this small can take.
Doctor's answer:
Generally, it is necessary to consult a doctor to diagnose whether the infection is caused by a virus or bacteria. Blood tests can be conducted to preliminarily determine if the infection is viral or bacterial. If it is a viral cold, there is no specific medication, but you can take ribavirin tablets. Additionally, it is important to take good care of the baby and alleviate symptoms. With proper care, the cold usually improves within seven to ten days. If the infection is bacterial, antibiotics should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to treat the inflammation.