Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Possibly due to air conditioning, I have a bit of clear nasal discharge every morning, slight cough, not severe.History of Treatment and Effect: Haven't been to the hospital for treatment.
Help Needed: I want to ask if I need to take some medicine. We have Cefpodoxime Powder for Suspension and Children's Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine 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 symptoms of cough and runny nose in children are signs 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 the child cold medicine such as pediatric paracetamol and pseudoephedrine granules, pediatric cold medicine granules, etc. If the cough is severe and the throat is red and swollen, anti-inflammatory drugs and pediatric clearing lung and resolving phlegm granules can be used in combination. You can also take Youkadan and diphenhydramine granules, or receive intravenous drip with Bactrim, Qingkailing, Yahuening, ambroxol, etc. It is advisable to have a blood test and chest X-ray for a definitive diagnosis.