Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation, following your instructions:Okay, five days ago I had a cold, and I'm still coughing. My throat always has phlegm. Two days before the cold started, I had a slight fever (37.4 degrees). Now the cold is basically better, the fever has gone down, but the cough hasn't really improved, and there's still phlegm.
Medical history and effectiveness:
After going to the hospital, the doctor's diagnosis was: slight throat inflammation. The doctor prescribed:
Cold medicine: Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Granules
Anti-inflammatory medicine: Cefpodoxime Dry Suspension
Cough and phlegm medicine: Orange Peel Granules
Help needed:
My child has been taking the medicine for five days. The cold is basically better, but why hasn't the cough improved yet? The Orange Peel Granules are a bit bitter, and my child doesn't like taking them. Are there any sweeter cough medicines? Or do you have any better suggestions I can consider?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, there are many possible reasons for your baby's cough and phlegm, such as viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, etc. It is recommended to take your baby to a local regular hospital pediatric department for a follow-up check-up, health examination, and blood tests to identify the cause and provide symptomatic treatment, such as inhalation therapy.After the inhalation, use an empty palm to gently tap your baby's back to help them expel the phlegm. Generally speaking, if oral cephalosporin antibiotics are ineffective after 3 to 7 days, the cause should be investigated and targeted treatment should be administered.