Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Possibly due to air conditioning, I have a bit of clear nasal discharge every morning, slight cough, not severe.Past Treatment and Effect: Haven't been to the hospital for treatment.
Help Needed: I want to ask if I need to take any medicine. We have Cefpodoxime Powder for 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:
1. Caused by external wind-cold: Symptoms include pale complexion, chills, clear nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, thin and clear sputum, no fever or mild fever, no thirst, and no redness or swelling in the throat. Medications that can be used:Traditional Chinese medicine: Qingxuan Zhike Granules, Xiaoqinglong Chongji, Chaihu Yin Chongji, etc.
Western medicine: Children's Paracetamol and Sulfamethoxazole, Children's Small Sugar Syrup, etc.
2. Caused by external wind-heat: Symptoms include persistent fever, red complexion, stuffy nose, thick and yellow nasal discharge, cough with phlegm, phlegm that is sticky and yellow, sore and red throat, dry mouth, and a preference for drinking water. Medications that can be used:
Traditional Chinese medicine: For children under 2 years old, it is recommended to use Children's Ganmao Ning Syrup, Huluo Powder, Children's Baotai Kang Granules, and Children's Resqing Oral Liquid. For children over 2 years old, it is recommended to use Children's Ganmao Chongji, Children's Yanbian Granules, Yinhuang Oral Liquid, Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, and Antiviral Oral Liquid.
Western medicine: Tylenol Cold Syrup, Children's Bufferin, Motrin Syrup, etc.