Patient's question:
My child is 6 months old. Last Thursday, they had a sore throat and went to the pediatric hospital. The doctor prescribed prednisone (six tablets) and cephalexin granules for oral suspension (Panjiefu). The doctor said it would be fine after three days of treatment. However, after six days, the prednisone was finished, and there is still some hoarseness. Should we go to the hospital again, and should we continue taking the medicine?First follow-up question: My child has a sore throat. Should we go to the hospital again, and should we continue taking the medicine?!
Another question: After taking prednisone and cephalexin granules for oral suspension, can we get the vaccine (DTP) immediately?
Doctor's answer:
Your baby's condition should not be a major issue. It is likely that the hoarseness is caused by excessive crying, as the separation from the mother may have made the baby feel insecure. Infants indeed cry more in such situations, but the exposure to light is unavoidable. It will improve in a few days.