Patient's question:
The baby is 9 months old. Last week, the temperature at night was low, and the baby didn't sleep well, waking up frequently, likely due to catching a cold. In the past week, the baby has had clear nasal discharge, with occasional thick nasal discharge. Accompanied by coughing, especially at night when waking up, it should be classified as dry cough. During the day, there has also been some coughing but not frequently. The baby's spirits and appetite are good, with no fever. These symptoms have persisted for about a week. Last night, the frequency of dry coughing increased to 4-5 times. There has also been some coughing during the day, and it's unclear whether it was caused by coughing while drinking water or by choking on coughing.Medical history and treatment outcomes: The baby has a sensitive constitution and suffers from allergic rhinitis. This week, the baby has taken Cetirizine for 3 days, used Bai Cao Qiong Jiang Yi Tie for 3 days, taken Compound Furudan Oral Liquid twice, and consumed Xiao Qing Long Chong Ji one packet.
Seeking assistance:
1. Could you please advise whether the baby's cough is due to cold or heat? What foods should be avoided?
2. If medication is needed for treatment, what dosage and regimen should be followed? Please provide recommendations.
3. Is the coughing at night due to poor ventilation or dryness in the room?
Doctor's answer:
A nine-month-old child is showing some signs of catching a cold and currently has symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, so it's necessary to give the child anti-inflammatory treatment. It is recommended to take Cefixime Granules and Ribavirin, while also taking Xia'er Ma Gan Granules and Youkadan for treatment. Additionally, it's important to have the child drink more water, ensure good ventilation in the room to keep the air fresh, and encourage the child to eat more easily digestible foods.