Patient's question:
Two-year-old with clear nasal discharge, slight cough, stuffy nose, temperature 36.6°C. Good energy, normal urination and defecation, good deep sleep. Three days of cold treatment: took pediatric paracetamol and chlorpheniramine granules but didn't improve. What kind of assistance is needed: What medicine should I give her?...Doctor's answer:
The medication for children differs greatly from adult medication. It is very dangerous to give children general adult cold medicine that is stored at home, or to buy medicine for children at a pharmacy. Many adult cold medicines can be harmful to children. Therefore, pediatric cold medication should be used with extreme caution, such as "Fast-acting Cold Capsules," "Cold Relief," and "Anpain Ding," which contain ingredients like acetaminophen, phenacetin, aminopyrine, and caffeine. These ingredients can suppress the bone marrow's self-healing system, interfere with the development and growth of children's blood cells, leading to leukopenia and granulocytopenia, reducing children's immunity, and in some cases, causing toxic liver damage. Children should avoid using aspirin, especially compound aspirin. Symptomatic treatment can be used, such as taking many traditional Chinese medicine antiviral medications, such as pediatric cold. Children should be encouraged to drink plenty of water, get adequate rest, eat more vegetables and fruits, and maintain a balanced diet to keep bowel movements regular. It is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for follow-up treatment.Care and Support: Pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous activities until symptoms completely subside to prevent recurrence due to incomplete elimination of the pathogen. Maintain a proper diet. Keep the baby's room well-ventilated. Provide a good resting environment for the baby. Encourage the child to drink plenty of water. Water can enhance cellular metabolism, promote the excretion of toxins from the body, and effectively induce sweating, which helps reduce body temperature. Regularly focus on exercising the child's physique to strengthen their immunity.