Patient's question:
The child developed cough due to fever, and the cough became worse during naps at night. There is phlegm. I want to know if it's a cold cough or a heat cough. Hello doctor, how should I determine this? The fever and cough have persisted for two weeks. What kind of assistance is needed: consultation, resolution...Doctor's answer:
Okay, here is the translation, following your instructions:To be brief, it's usually a dry cough without phlegm; if not, it's mainly a cold-type cough.
For common upper respiratory infections, clinical diagnosis often involves medication based on many symptoms. For your child's condition, the foundation should be stopping runny nose and clearing the lungs (Hao Wa Hao can be used for this).
If they have a high fever, medication can include oral ibuprofen (like Motrin) and acetaminophen (like Tylenol).
Chinese medicine fever-reducing preparations include Er Gan Tui Re Ling and Xin Xue Dan, etc.
However, it's best to have some antiviral medication on hand. Safer options include Shuang Huang Lian Kou Fu Ye (which works well for mild coughs, but must be warmed slightly before giving to the child to prevent stomach upset from the medicine being too cold) and Kang Wei Kou Fu Ye.
The child's liver and kidney function haven't fully developed, so in cases of bacterial or viral infections, or when there are signs of this, appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medication must be chosen promptly. For example, symptoms like fever, cough with phlegm, and runny nose.
Overall, children with external pathogens are easily susceptible to viral or bacterial infections, so preparing some antibiotics in advance is best.
Options include Amoxicillin (a type of penicillin) or Cefradine pediatric powder.
I hope my explanation is helpful to you.