Patient's question:
My child has only been born for fifty days. Recently, he has been coughing in the mornings and also has a stuffy nose. I can hear his lungs making a rough sound, and he is spitting up fluid. It might be a respiratory infection, right? Doctor, do you have any special medicine for this? Also, what sleeping position would be most comfortable for him? Thank you, doctor, and all the netizens.First question supplement: Can I give him Mucosolvan (Ambroxol Hydrochloride Oral Solution)?
Also, can I give him "Fuketuo" (Spleen Peptide Oral Freeze-dried Powder) to boost his immunity?
Doctor's answer:
Children with upper respiratory infections should pay attention to their sleep schedule, get adequate rest, maintain a high-quality living environment, drink plenty of water, and supplement with vitamins. Improvement signs usually appear within 2-3 days.1. General Measures
Children should be kept on bed rest to avoid unnecessary exhaustion of their physical strength. It is advisable to isolate them from the crowd and avoid crowded places to prevent unnecessary complications.
2. Diet
Since children with upper respiratory infections often have poor appetite, it is important to provide them with light and easily digestible foods during the illness, such as congee or egg custard. Additionally, increasing fluid intake helps with sweating and heat dissipation.
3. Symptomatic Treatment
When a child’s temperature exceeds 38.5°C, physical or medicinal cooling methods should be administered. Physical cooling methods, such as forehead cold compresses, can be used. However, it is important to note that cold reactions should not be treated with these methods if they occur.