Patient's question:
A 7-month-old baby has had a cough and runny nose for nearly 10 days, making a "hula-hula" sound. For a few days, they have been vomiting 1-2 times during the day and night. So far today, they have vomited 5-6 times, with yellow, watery vomit. They have been taking medicine and have been to the children's hospital. Their temperature is 37.4°C, and their white blood cell count is high. What should be done? (Female, 7 months)Doctor's answer:
When vomiting occurs again, tilt the baby forward or keep them in a semi-recumbent position to allow the vomit to flow out. Pay attention to promptly cleaning the baby's nose to keep the airway clear (in severe cases, vomit may spray out of the baby's nose). Clean the mouth with warm water in a timely manner. Briefly fast, then provide liquid, easily digestible, and light food. The main goal is to identify the cause and treat the underlying condition. On this basis, symptomatic treatment should be taken. Increase bowel movements, and after the baby's condition stabilizes, you can feed them small amounts of warm sugar saline solution in multiple doses.