Patient's question:
I have a slight cough and might infect the baby. My throat is dry, and I'm coughing up yellow phlegm, but it's very mild, just a dry throat. The baby started having a bit of clear nasal discharge yesterday, but it was light, with a little cough. Today, it seems like the cough is a bit worse. The baby is in good spirits. What medicine should I take? I wonder if the baby is the same as me?Doctor's answer:
Most cases of children's cough are caused by cold exposure, infections in the trachea or lungs, or consuming overly cold food. Children have weaker spleen and stomach functions, so they should avoid cold and cool foods to prevent worsening the condition and prolonging recovery. On the other hand, proper dietary regulation can often yield twice the result with half the effort for children's cold-induced cough.It is recommended to take E oral solution, a compound preparation containing clenbuterol, to treat cough, thick mucus, difficult mucus expulsion, and shortness of breath.
For children (under 12 years old): Take orally, 2.5–15 ml per dose, twice a day.
During fever, parents should encourage the child to rest more and drink plenty of plain water. Generally, symptoms will improve within 5–7 days.