Patient's question:
Nasal and respiratory tract with yellow, viscous secretions, which started 12 days after the baby was born and has been ongoing until now, at 45 days. Is it due to stomach issues or something else? The baby is too young to be given medication freely. Cold compresses have been applied to the nose, but there hasn't been a significant effect,...Doctor's answer:
The current condition of the child is considered to be exudate from an upper respiratory infection. Generally, yellow secretions may indicate a local bacterial infection. It is recommended to first thoroughly clean the nasal secretions with a cotton swab, and then give the child three days of antibiotics. Since the baby is newly born, antibiotics that are generally less side effects, such as penicillin or cephalosporin, are more appropriate. Although there is some reason for your concern about using medication, I believe the current symptoms of the child, such as poor sleep, are also not good for the child. If it persists for a long time, it may lead to chronic infection. When it comes to two harms, it is better to choose the lesser of the two. I think appropriate treatment should be implemented.