Patient's question:
The baby is one and a half years old. Last night, she took a bath at home and doesn't know how she caught a cold. This morning, when she went to bed, she started coughing occasionally, slightly. From the time she went to bed until now, she has coughed about eight or nine times, each time with one or two coughs. There is no phlegm or fever. Just now, she was very upset and gave her Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine, and Scutellariae Radix. She wants to ask the doctor if the medicine is appropriate?Doctor's answer:
A 1.5-year-old baby had a cough again this morning after taking a bath yesterday, without phlegm and no fever. The baby should have a respiratory infection. The pediatric paracetamol and chuanxinmine granules should be temporarily avoided. Oral liquid for clearing heat and detoxifying can be taken, and Feilike Heji for clearing the lungs can also be used. Drink more water, feed the baby a little less milk and food, and carefully monitor the condition. If there is no improvement, it will be necessary to go to the hospital for a blood test. High white blood cell count indicates a bacterial infection, and antibiotics (anti-inflammatory drugs) should be added to suppress the infection.