Patient's question:
Boy, about 5 years old, often coughs. Recently, he took traditional Chinese medicine for about 20 days. Last week, his cough suddenly worsened, leading to a fever above 39 degrees Celsius. He went to the hospital, and the doctor prescribed azithromycin and other cough suppressants. Because he didn’t pay attention to the usage instructions, he took azithromycin in excess—three times a day, with 0.25mg each time—continuously for three boxes, each containing 18 doses. Later, he realized his mistake and went back to the hospital to ask the doctor. The doctor recommended checking his liver function, and the test results were normal. At that time, he was still coughing but no longer feverish. The doctor advised him to stop taking the medicine for 5 days and then take it diligently for another 5 days. Now, 5 days have passed since he stopped taking the medicine, and the boy is no longer coughing at all. The doctor asked if he still needs to diligently complete the azithromycin course.Doctor's answer:
Baby, in this case, it should be considered a mycoplasma infection. I suggest you complete a stable course of treatment. Generally, it is estimated at 10 to 15 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, once a day. It only needs to be taken for three days. A three-day-on, four-day-off cycle constitutes a course of treatment. It is essential to ensure stability for a few days to allow the baby to fully recover. At the same time, the baby should drink more water and can take oral immune-boosting medication. The above is my advice on this issue. I hope it helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!