Patient's question:
A 5-month-old baby has been coughing for a long time and hasn't fully recovered. They visited a doctor a few days ago, took medicine, had injections, and even tried traditional Chinese medicine, but the coughing only improved for a few days. Male, 5.5 months. On the third day of the Chinese New Year, they had a cold and received intravenous fluids. Symptoms include 1 runny nose, 2 coughing, 3 slight vomiting, and no fever. What medicine can be taken to treat this?Doctor's answer:
The child has been coughing repeatedly, which may be caused by repeated colds and flu. It is also necessary to rule out the possibility of allergic cough or Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infection.1. Have a blood test to check for Mycoplasma and Chlamydia antibodies to rule out Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infection. If the child really has Mycoplasma or Chlamydia infection, Azithromycin can be used for treatment for two to four weeks.
2. You can test drugs such as Ketotifen and Salbutamol for diagnostic treatment. If the child's cough improves significantly, it can be considered an allergic cough.
3. Pay close attention to taking preventive measures against colds, especially strengthening the warmth protection for both knees. During feeding and bathing, actions must be quick to prevent catching a cold. However, you cannot overprotect against colds either, as excessive warmth can cause the child to sweat, and if it is not wiped dry in time, it is easier to catch a cold. Therefore, sweat should be wiped dry immediately.
4. You can use ginger decoction to bathe the child to dispel cold and relieve symptoms. Using it continuously for a month can help reduce the child's resistance.
5. You can use a nasal aspirator or bulb to remove secretions from the nasal cavity.