Patient's question:
The baby is two and a half years old, has a fever, coughs, and has a runny nose. They went to get a blood test, which revealed a common cold. The doctor prescribed intravenous drip and medication. The doctor said to take this medication for the cough. I want to ask if this medicine clears the lungs? The label on the medicine says it is for preventing type A and B influenza.Doctor's answer:
The common cold is caused by a viral infection. Viruses include influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, rhinovirus, etc. After catching a cold, it is important to rest sufficiently, drink plenty of fluids, and take many oral antiviral medications. Examples include Shuanghuanglian oral liquid. If you have a fever, intravenous fluid treatment should be administered.The oseltamivir you mentioned also has preventive and therapeutic effects against the common cold. If coughing is severe, you can take many oral medications such as Chuanbei Pipa Qingfei Lü. Alternatively, inhalation therapy can be provided.