Patient's question:
A 1-year-4-month-old child with a cold for two days has been taking Cefixime Granules and Chlorpheniramine for children, but the symptoms of sneezing and runny nose have not improved. They have started coughing again. It is said that cough syrup is not good to drink frequently. Which medicine is better to take? Thank you to the pediatrician for answering!Doctor's answer:
Children have phlegm and coughing. In the early stages, it is best to start with phlegm-expelling treatment, such as Western medicine containing ambroxol hydrochloride or traditional Chinese medicine containing Fritillaria cirrhosa. Once the phlegm is expelled, the cough will naturally subside. If the cough is accompanied by wheezing, it is important to first relieve the wheezing before considering. The best way to relieve wheezing is to use a cough syrup containing clenbuterol hydrochloride. It is not advisable to simply focus on first, as this may worsen the condition or lead to airway obstruction. In summary, parents should not use medication blindly and should follow the doctor's advice promptly to avoid delaying the child's condition. If the child has a cough after a cold or fever, parents should first determine whether it is a dry cough or a wet cough. A dry cough may indicate some inflammation in the throat. It is important to drink more water and the cough may improve quickly.