Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had a cold with a runny nose, yellow discharge, phlegm, and coughing. My lower outer eyelid of the right eye was red and bloody. I took the medicine "Hao Wang Hao" and "Zailin," as well as "Elderberry Cough Syrup for Children."Previous Treatment and Effects:
The runny nose with clear discharge lasted for a week, but the cough persisted. Today, the corner of my right eye started to turn red.
Help Needed:
Do you have any suggestions?
Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, considering that the child has acute upper respiratory tract infection accompanied by conjunctival congestion, a detailed and thorough examination should be conducted to confirm the diagnosis. Active treatment is necessary, as this condition is mostly caused by viruses. Antiviral medications such as ribavirin should be used early, supplemented by symptomatic treatment. For symptoms like rhinorrhea and chills, diphenhydramine and paracetamol-sulfamethoxazole granules can be used. For cough, dextromethorphan can be applied, and for excessive phlegm, amenthan can be used. For conjunctivitis, ofloxacin eye drops and ribavirin eye drops can be applied. Cold compresses should be used in coordination. Specific treatment should follow the guidance of the clinical diagnosis physician. The above information is for reference. This is the advice for the question "Why is the outer lower eyelid of a one-year-old baby red?" It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!