Patient's question:
Cough with phlegm, low fever during the day, 38.3 degrees at night. The children's cough syrup hasn't helped, should I take antibiotics? Examinations and testsDoctor's answer:
Cough with phlegm may be considered as tracheal infection. It is recommended to go to the hospital for blood tests and percussion of the chest to confirm whether it could be a respiratory infectious inflammation. Oral medications for clearing the lungs and cooling the blood, such as Gansu Mixture and Ambroxol, can be taken. If it is infectious, oral antibiotics like Amoxicillin granules, as well as oral medications for expanding the trachea, such as Theophylline, should be taken. Rest, do not smoke (including the vulnerable), avoid spicy foods, and maintain a light, high-calorie diet. Specific medication should be selected by the local doctor.