Patient's question:
The baby is 18 months old. A few days ago, the tonsils became inflamed, and he received intravenous fluids for 3 days and antibiotics (Cephalexin) for 3 days. However, he is now coughing again (he had mild coughing during the inflammation as well). He still makes snoring sounds while taking naps at night. What should I do? Today, I am giving him Pu'di Lan and cough medicine (the cough medicine doesn't seem to be working). Should I take him to the doctor? It hasn't been very long.Doctor's answer:
Currently, the child's symptoms are still related to the separation of tonsillitis from bronchitis. Tonsillitis can block the respiratory tract, leading to snoring during deep sleep. With the separation of bronchitis, the child may experience coughing and phlegm, but these symptoms are not severe and are common in children. The child's condition requires scientific care, keeping warm, and drinking some fluids. Medications such as azithromycin granules and ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution can be taken to treat the condition, and the child can gradually recover.