Patient's question:
The baby has had a cold for a week (coughed for 3 days). Later, the coughing has lessened, but there is still phlegm in the throat and a runny nose. What medicine should I use to treat it?Doctor's answer:
A child with a runny nose and cough, with phlegm in the throat, is advised to drink more boiled water and take pediatric expectorant and cough syrup. Pear water and autumn pear ointment can also be effective if the child is willing to take them.Guidance:
1. When the flu first starts, symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion may appear. At this time, the child should drink more water and increase the intake of vitamin C. They can drink vitamin C effervescent tablets or fresh orange juice to enhance their immunity. If the child is suspected of catching a cold due to wind or cold, they should first take pediatric cold medicine granules (or pediatric Baotai Kang, which is quite effective for early-stage colds). Pay attention to keeping warm, avoid wind exposure, and try to control the spread of respiratory infections.
2. If cough symptoms appear, be vigilant. Generally, a cough requires a visit to the hospital for examination, mainly to check if there is bronchitis or lung inflammation. If there is no inflammation, it is just an upper respiratory infection, and at this time, do not take the antibiotics prescribed by the doctor, nor should they receive injections or intravenous drips. Colds are mostly caused by viruses, and antibiotics are completely ineffective, only damaging the body's immune system.