Patient's question:
My baby is a little over one year old and has been infected with the flu recently. They keep coughing and have clear nasal discharge. Even after taking medicine for three or four days, the cough is still severe. I want to ask what medicine would be better to take. We have Cefixime, Ribavirin, Xia'er Anfen Huang Lamin Granules, and Xia'er Ke Chuan Ling Granules at home. Can these medicines be taken together?Doctor's answer:
Influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It is highly contagious. It is mainly spread through droplets containing the virus. Contact between people or contact with contaminated items can also lead to its spread. Typical clinical features include acute high fever, significant fatigue, body muscle aches, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and relatively mild upper respiratory symptoms. Early use of antiviral drugs for influenza, avoiding blind or inappropriate use of antibiotics, strengthening supportive treatment, preventing and treating complications, and using symptomatic treatment drugs reasonably are important. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, increase nutrition, and provide easily digestible food.