Patient's question:
5-year-old baby, 38.5 degrees, dry coughed once, has phlegm in the throat and constantly clears the throat, took cephalosporin and fever-reducing medicine. Besides Bu Qing oral liquid and Bai Rui granules, each was taken once. Should I go to the hospital for tests and intravenous infusion?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby is still too young. Letting the baby drink so much medicine at once will relieve the pressure on the baby's kidneys. If the baby's temperature is below 38.5 degrees, you can give them fever-reducing medicine and coordinate with physical cooling methods. Antibiotics should not be used casually unless it is confirmed to be a bacterial infection. Currently, it is the flu season, so pay close attention to the baby's mental state, such as eating dinner, deep sleep, and consuming light, easily digestible foods. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and be mindful of preventing colds.