Patient's question:
Symptom Description: It might be because of air conditioning, I have a bit of clear nasal discharge every morning and a slight cough, not severe.Past Treatment and Effect: Haven't gone to the hospital for treatment.
Help Needed: I want to ask if I need to take any medicine? We have Cefpodoxime Dry Suspension and Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Granules at home. Is it necessary to go to the hospital for consultation? Since I live a bit far from the hospital, if it's possible to take medicine, it would be best.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the cough and runny nose your child is experiencing are symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, which are mostly caused by catching a cold. The main treatment should focus on relieving cold symptoms.Suggestions: It is recommended to give your child cold medicine such as Erythromelophen Yellow Granules for Children, Children's Cold Granules, etc. If the cough is severe and the throat is red and swollen, you can also use anti-inflammatory drugs and Erythromelophen Phlegm-Expelling Granules for Children. You may also consider treatments such as Eucad, Promethazine Granules, intravenous administration of Ceftriaxone, Qingkailing, Yahuening, Ambroxol, and it is advisable to have blood tests and chest X-rays for a definitive diagnosis.