Patient's question:
This morning, the baby's throat was a bit rattling. What should I do? Can I give him some cephalexin to reduce inflammation?Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered yet; it just started this morning.
What kind of help is desired: The baby's current rattling is not particularly severe. Can I give him some cephalexin?
Doctor's answer:
The baby came down this morning with a hoarse throat, considering two possibilities: one is a bit of shortness of breath, and the other is a bit of phlegm. Both indicate some tracheal inflammation. If it's just a bit of phlegm, taking some anti-inflammatory and lung-cleaning phlegm-expelling medication, along with drinking plenty of water, can usually improve quickly. But if there's a bit of shortness of breath, it may worsen and requires careful observation. If it's not severe for now, oral anti-inflammatory medication can be taken, and cephalexin is suitable. If it gradually worsens, it's recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up and take asthma-relieving medication.