Patient's question:
A few days ago, I might have caught a cold, which led to coughing and phlegm production, sometimes with a sore throat. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was a Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infection, recommending intravenous treatment. I didn't take it seriously. Now, the baby in my department has a fever and isn't eating much.What kind of help do I need: Can coughing from others be contagious to the baby?
Doctor's answer:
From your description, this situation is considered to be related to the inflammation not being fully healed. The incubation period varies from 1 to 3 days depending on the virus, with enteroviruses being the shortest and adenoviruses and respiratory syncytial viruses being longer. The onset is sudden. Most people first experience a burning sensation in the nose and throat, followed by symptoms such as nasal congestion, hiccups, runny nose, general malaise, and muscle aches. Symptoms peak within 48 hours (viral uncoating). Acute nasopharyngitis usually does not cause fever or only has low-grade fever, especially in cases of rhinovirus or coronavirus infection. There may also be conjunctival congestion, tearing, photophobia, eyelid swelling, and pharyngeal mucosal edema. This condition can be effectively treated with oral azithromycin, salbutamol, diphenhydramine, and expectorant, which can yield good results.