Patient's question:
The child has a bit of a stuffy nose. Everything else is fine. Can the child's diaper be changed? The child started fevering before me. He is currently taking the medication prescribed by the hospital: Cefixime Granules for Suspension and Ambroxol Oral Solution. He just started fevering today. His previous treatment and effectiveness: Yesterday...Doctor's answer:
If you don't have a high fever, pay attention to drinking more water, eating light and easily digestible food, and taking medications such as fever-reducing granules and Isatis root. It's best to have others take care of the child more often. This way, not only can the mother have more time to rest, which is beneficial for a full recovery, but it can also prevent cross-infection.When breastfeeding, you can wear a mask due to the close contact with the child. Now, the baby has a certain immunity, so there's no need to worry excessively about passing it on and being afraid to change the diaper.
If a fever is accompanied by chills or severe coughing, you should seek medical treatment. The doctor will prescribe medications that have minimal interference with milk production, such as cephalosporin drugs, which are very safe. At the same time, you can still take Isatis root and fever-reducing granules.
Drink plenty of water, eat light and easily digestible food, and get plenty of rest—this often helps you recover quickly. During a low-grade fever, you may temporarily stop breastfeeding for 1 to 2 days. During this period, express the milk to prevent engorgement due to weaning.