Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with acute upper respiratory tract infection two days ago when she was 2 years old. She had high fever at night, coughing, and runny nose. The doctor prescribed Xiao'er Chai Gui for fever reduction, She Da Chen Pi oral liquid, and ibuprofen suspension. However, last night her cough worsened with wheezing. This morning, I took her to the hospital for a check-up, and she was diagnosed with bronchitis. The doctor prescribed hydrochloric amiloride oral solution, cefixime dry suspension, and also recommended and Xiao'er Ke Chuan Ling oral liquid.Current Treatment and Effect:
My baby was diagnosed with acute upper respiratory tract infection two days ago when she was 2 years old. She had high fever at night, coughing, and runny nose. The doctor prescribed Xiao'er Chai Gui for fever reduction, She Da Chen Pi oral liquid, and ibuprofen suspension. However, last night her cough worsened with wheezing. This morning, I took her to the hospital for a check-up, and she was diagnosed with bronchitis. The doctor prescribed hydrochloric amiloride oral solution, cefixime dry suspension, and also recommended and Xiao'er Ke Chuan Ling oral liquid.
Help Needed:
Is it safe to give her cefixime so young? I’m afraid she might be allergic to it. I’m not sure if I should give it to her.
Doctor's answer:
The weather is getting colder, and young children are prone to catching colds. The recurrence of upper respiratory tract infections is mostly caused by viral infections. Therefore, it is recommended that you pay more attention to keeping your child warm and drink more plain water, rest more, and use physical cooling for low fever. This is the advice for the question "Is it safe for my 2-year-old baby to take cefixime if they were diagnosed with acute upper respiratory tract infection yesterday?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!