Patient's question:
My baby has been having clear nasal discharge for a week. The first five days, it was only in the morning and evening, but the last two days, it was all day long. Starting yesterday, she has also developed a slight cough. What should I do? I don't want to give her medicine. Taking too much medicine is not good for children, especially antibiotics, but I'm also afraid she might get a fever?Previous treatment and effectiveness: None
Help needed:
1. Can she be treated without medicine?
Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is considered to be an upper respiratory infection. In clinical diagnosis, viruses are the most common pathogens. If the child's resistance is poor, it is easy for bacteria to cause secondary infections, leading to bronchitis or pneumonia. It is recommended to give oral ribavirin granules and oral paracetamol and chuanxindan granules. Neither of these drugs is an antibiotic. If the cough still persists and recurs, it may be a bacterial secondary infection. It is recommended to give oral antibiotics, and if necessary, antibiotic anesthesia treatment.