Patient's question:
A 13-day-old newborn with nasal congestion and fever was examined by the pediatric department of the county hospital, diagnosed with a viral cold. Due to the large number of patients at the hospital, the doctor did not recommend hospitalization but prescribed Taurine Granules. About 4-5 days ago, the newborn was treated for a viral cold at the local county hospital pediatric department. Treatment and outcomes at the hospital: The hospital prescribed Taurine Granules and Lan Zhen Oral Liquid.What kind of help is needed: Currently, the newborn has some coughing and nasal congestion, which are not severe, no fever, and normal blood test results. How should it be treated? What kind of cough medicine can be used?
Doctor's answer:
First, the virus is brought on, and Western medicine hasn't proven to be effective for it. Additionally, when it comes to coughing, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is indeed more effective. However, this is divided into wind-cold and wind-heat types. Currently, many over-the-counter TCM herbal medicines on the market are for clearing heat and detoxifying, but they often don't match the condition. If taken incorrectly, the cough can persist for a long time without improvement. If the treatment is accurate, it usually resolves within three to four days. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my newborn has a stuffy nose and fever at 13 days?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!