Patient's question:
A 4.5-year-old child started coughing after going to bed yesterday morning. They occasionally coughed during the day, didn't cough during lunch, and were given Cefixime and Compound Furacil Oral Liquid, as well as Qingyan Granules. They coughed frequently during dinner and coughed a lot while taking a nap last night. They had a high fever in the second half of the night. Today, the hospital visit suggested that they need to be given an intravenous drip for the cough. Below are the results of the blood test, which were said to be normal. They don't want to start giving the child an intravenous drip right away. They coughed frequently this morning as well, with each cough lasting only two or three breaths and little phlegm. For anti-inflammatory medication, is it better to take Azithromycin Granules or Cefixime Granules?Doctor's answer:
A blood test for the child shows that everything is still fine. If the symptoms are not too severe, oral medication can be taken at home. Azithromycin can be used, with a cycle of three days of medication followed by four days of rest. During the coughing period, avoid sweet and cold foods. As the child's mother, it is necessary to constantly monitor the child's condition. If any abnormality is detected, it is best to take the child to the hospital for examination immediately. After that, treatment should be administered according to the symptoms, which is the best approach.