Patient's question:
My child has only been born for fifty days. Recently, he has been coughing in the mornings and also has a stuffy nose. I can hear his lungs making a rough sound, and he spits up liquid. It might be a respiratory infection, right? Doctor, do you have any special medicine for this? Also, what sleeping position would be most comfortable for him? Thank you, doctor, and all the netizens.First question supplement: Can I give him Mucosolvan (Ambroxol Hydrochloride Oral Solution)?
Additionally, can I give him "Fucotero" (Spleen Peptide Oral Powder) to boost his immunity?
Doctor's answer:
Upper respiratory tract infections can cause symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. The fever is usually infectious, primarily caused by the infection of pathogens. If the pathogens are not eliminated, the fever may recur. Oral antiviral medications such as pediatric paracetamol and pseudoephedrine granules or pediatric cold medicine granules can be given to the child for treatment. If the body temperature rises above 38.5°C, ibuprofen can be taken orally to normalize the body temperature. Blood tests and C-reactive protein tests can be conducted at a regular hospital to identify the cause of the fever and provide targeted treatment. The child should drink more water, maintain a certain humidity in the room, and sprinkle water on the floor, which can help improve nasal dryness and relieve breathing discomfort.