Patient's question:
The child had a viral cold and has been running a nose for more than half a month since getting better. There is still some mucus, but no other symptoms. The nasal discharge is slightly yellow, and sometimes it can be coughed up, but most of the time it is swallowed after coughing. Given the constant running nose, it is suspected to be sinusitis or rhinitis. This morning, he was given erythromycin and pediatric acetaminophen-sulfamethoxazole tablets. A few days ago, when he didn’t run a nose and took a sugar pill, the next day he started running a nose again, suspecting it was a negative reaction caused by the sugar pill.Doctor's answer:
This situation involves a young child with an upper respiratory infection, where the treatment was not thorough and inflammation remains. It is recommended to focus on medication treatment for 3-5 days. Alternatively, using antibiotic nasal drops for the nose can be more direct and effective. Among the medications you mentioned, cephalexin is more suitable. At the same time, pay attention to increasing fluid intake and rest to reduce the child's resistance. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my three-year-old has been sneezing for half a month?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!