Patient's question:
After the baby had a cold, he coughed, sneezed, but didn't have a fever. Now he doesn't have any more nasal discharge, but still coughs and has phlegm in his throat.Previous treatment and effectiveness:
After the cough started, he took Cefixime for a week, and was also given Phlegm-Relieving and Cough-Relieving Granules. After 5 days, his condition improved, but there was still phlegm in his throat. Later, he was switched to Fulusi for 2 days, but the coughing frequency actually increased.
Help needed:
Should he continue taking Cefixime? Does he need to switch medication?
Doctor's answer:
Cefaclor is a medication used to treat bacterial infections. If there is a bacterial infection, it can be used, and it is necessary to take it according to the prescribed course, generally at least for 7-10 days. It is recommended to perform a complete blood count to check the blood picture. If there is a decrease, and it is caused by the bacterial infection, it can be used. Additionally, it is necessary to consider how to switch to a new medication based on the efficacy. Generally, if the efficacy is not good after using it for 3-5 days, it can also be switched.