Patient's question:
The patient has phlegm in their throat and a stuffy nose, with a constant rattling sound in their throat. What can be done? What kind of assistance is needed: Is there any solution...Doctor's answer:
Treating a Fever1. Take the baby to the hospital. Doctors often recommend many tests for the baby to determine the cause of the fever.
2. If it’s a viral fever, there is no specific medicine. The main focus is to take good care of the baby and reduce symptoms. Generally, it will improve within 7–10 days.
3. If it’s bacterial, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics. It’s essential to take the medicine on time and in the correct dosage. Some mothers may increase the dosage to make the child feel better faster, but this is definitely not allowed, or it may lead to the opposite effect.
4. If the baby has a fever, follow the doctor’s advice and take fever-reducing medication. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, fever-reducing medication is not necessary. Don’t take cold medicine randomly. For infants under 1 year old, taking cold medicine randomly often does more harm than good.
5. If nasal congestion makes it difficult for the baby to breastfeed, you should ask the doctor for saline nasal drops. Apply them 15 minutes before feeding, then use a nasal aspirator to remove the saline and mucus from the baby’s nose. Saline drops can dissolve thick mucus, making it easier to clean. Never use decongestant or other nasal drops without the doctor’s permission.
Advice on Treating a Fever
1. Take the baby to the hospital. Doctors often recommend many tests for the baby to determine the cause of the fever.
2. If it’s a viral fever, there is no specific medicine. The main focus is to take good care of the baby and reduce symptoms. Generally, it will improve within 7–10 days.
3. If it’s bacterial, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics. It’s essential to take the medicine on time and in the correct dosage. Some mothers may increase the dosage to make the child feel better faster, but this is definitely not allowed, or it may lead to the opposite effect.
4. If the baby has a fever, follow the doctor’s advice and take fever-reducing medication. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, fever-reducing medication is not necessary. Don’t take cold medicine randomly. For infants under 1 year old, taking cold medicine randomly often does more harm than good.
5. If nasal congestion makes it difficult for the baby to breastfeed, you should ask the doctor for saline nasal drops. Apply them 15 minutes before feeding, then use a nasal aspirator to remove the saline and mucus from the baby’s nose. Saline drops can dissolve thick mucus, making it easier to clean. Never use decongestant or other nasal drops without the doctor’s permission.