Patient's question:
High fever, cough, stuffy nose, slightly red throat, poor digestion (loose stools with visible undigested residue), slightly rough breathing sounds, ate dinner well, good spirits, severe coughing at night, coughs stop when sleeping, severe coughing when going to bed in the morning, occasional coughing during the day. Two weeks ago, occasional coughing, went to the hospital and was told it was nothing, took some anti-inflammatory medication (Cefixime dispersible tablets). Previous treatment and effectiveness: Currently, the baby is taking (Clarithromycin granules), (Pulmonary Cough), (Children's Chireqing Qingre Granules), and Hydroxyzine.Doctor's answer:
1. General treatment: Rest appropriately, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid inhaling irritating gases.2. Symptomatic treatment: For mild cough without phlegm, oral promethazine (25mg, three times daily) or benproperine (20-40mg, three times daily) or dextromethorphan (15-30mg, three times daily) can be administered. For those with phlegm, oral ambroxol hydrochloride (30-60mg, three times daily) or compound licorice syrup (10ml, three times daily) can be given. Codeine and other strong cough suppressants should not be used.
3. Antibacterial drugs: For fever and elevated peripheral white blood cells, penicillin-class or cephalosporin-class drugs can be used. For milder cases, oral amoxicillin (500mg, three to four times daily) or roxithromycin (150mg, twice daily) can be administered.