Patient's question:
For more than half a year, the baby has had a cold and fever. It has been three days, and the hospital has conducted a thorough examination. It is a viral infection, bronchitis. At first, it was just mild coughing and fever, but in the past two days, the cough has become particularly severe, and the throat is also sore. The baby can't even sleep well during naps due to coughing. Moreover, there is a lot of phlegm in the throat, and the baby occasionally has high fever. Despite taking medicine, it doesn't seem to be improving. It also feels like it is getting worse. Is it necessary to change the medication?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, first of all, viral infections in babies are prone to recurring. During this period, it is necessary to use anti-inflammatory drugs and antiviral drugs, and use fever-reducing drugs if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees. The baby's symptoms are severe, and it is necessary to observe carefully to prevent pneumonia from recurring. If there is no improvement after five days of medication, it is necessary to switch to other medications. I hope my reply is helpful to you. During the treatment, the patient needs to follow a dietary regimen, maintain a regular schedule, actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene to avoid bacterial invasion due to a decline in resistance.