Patient's question:
At eight months, the baby's liver function was high, and after taking liver-protecting medication for a month, the effect was not significant. Multiple detailed examinations were conducted, but no problems were found. The doctor advised stopping all medications, including the liver-protecting ones, and to recheck after a month. However, in the past few days, the baby has been coughing with phlegm. What should I do? I'm worried that if he doesn't take the medicine, his cough might not improve.Doctor's answer:
The previous medication withdrawal for the baby was due to concerns about potential drug damage. Now that the baby has a cough, of course, oral expectorant and cough-relieving medications can be used. It is recommended to drink more water and gently pat the baby's back to help clear the cough and phlegm during this period. Focus on using the expectorant and cough-relieving medications, and after the cold and cough improve, stop the medication for one month before rechecking liver function. Given the baby's current condition, it is first necessary to have a chest X-ray to see how the lungs and urinary tract are inflamed. Then, medication can be administered based on the specific situation.