Patient's question:
Symptom Description: It might be because of the air conditioner, I have a bit of clear nasal discharge every morning and a slight cough, not severe.Past Treatment and Effect: I haven't been to the hospital for treatment.
Help Needed: I want to ask if I need to take any medicine? We have Cefpodoxime Proxetil Powder for Suspension and Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine at home. Is it necessary to go to the hospital for a consultation? Since I live a bit far from the hospital, if it's possible to take medicine, it would be best.
Doctor's answer:
1. Caused by external wind-cold: Symptoms include pale complexion, chills, clear nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, thin and clear sputum, no fever or mild fever, no thirst, and no redness or swelling of the throat. Medications that can be used:Chinese patent medicines: Qingxuan Zhike Granules, Xiaoqinglong Chongji, Chaihu Yin Chongji, etc.
Western medicines: Children's Paracetamol and Sulfamethoxazole, Children's Small Sugar Syrup, etc.
2. Caused by external wind-heat: Symptoms include persistent fever, red complexion, stuffy nose, thick nasal discharge, cough with phlegm, viscous yellow phlegm, sore and swollen throat, dry mouth, and a preference for drinking water. Medications that can be used:
Chinese patent medicines: For children under 2 years old, it is recommended to use Children's Ganmao Ning Syrup, Huluo Powder, Children's Baotai Kang Granules, and Children's Resqing Oral Solution. For children over 2 years old, it is recommended to use Children's Ganmao Chongji, Children's Yanbian Granules, Yinhuang Oral Solution, Shuanghuanglian Oral Solution, and Antiviral Oral Solution.
Western medicines: Tylenol Cold Syrup, Children's Benadryl, Motrin Syrup, etc.