Patient's question:
I have had a runny nose for 2 days, and I keep sneezing today. My temperature is normal.Past treatment and effectiveness: I took Xiuzheng's Children's Aminophen Yellow Ganmin Granules and Cefixime, but there was no improvement.
Help needed: What kind of cold medicine can I take to get better treatment? Is this a viral cold? Which cold medicines are antiviral? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it is still considered that the child may have a common cold. This condition is self-limiting, and generally, symptomatic treatment and encouragement are sufficient for recovery. This illness is mostly caused by viruses, so early use of drugs like ribavirin should be considered, supplemented with symptomatic treatment and encouragement. Daily fluid intake should be increased, nursing care should be enhanced, and exposure to cold should be prevented. Appropriate intake of vitamin C can also be helpful. Symptoms such as runny nose, chills, etc., can be relieved with medications like Youkadan, Houtong, and Hao Wangbao, as well as antihistamines like diphenhydramine. Chinese herbal remedies like Shuanghuanglian can also be used. Most cases can improve with these treatments. It is important to follow the guidance of clinical diagnosis physicians. The above information is for reference.