Patient's question:
My baby is 1 week and 1 month old. They got a viral infection and had a fever. They didn't take any antiviral medication and went straight to take a medicinal bath. The fever lasted for two days and then resolved. However, once the fever subsided, they started coughing up phlegm. The coughing was very intense, both during the day and at night. It took nearly a week for the coughing to improve. One night, they had another fever, reaching a high of 37.6°C, but the fever resolved by the morning of the third day. I checked their blood, and it still showed a viral infection. Now, the coughing is severely interfering with their deep sleep. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is possible that your baby's bronchitis is caused by a viral infection. It is recommended to give your baby more water, have a lighter diet, and get adequate rest. You can give your baby oral ambroxol hydrochloride solution and use it in combination with inhalation therapy. Before bed, you can give your baby one dose of chlorpheniramine. If your baby has severe coughing, pay attention to whether it is mycoplasma infection. If it is mycoplasma infection, you can take azithromycin.