Patient's question:
My nephew suddenly caught a cold a few days ago, with symptoms like runny nose and sneezing. Later, he developed a fever. After checking at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed him with upper respiratory tract infection and recommended hospitalization for treatment.How should one deal with acute upper respiratory tract infection?
Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis: Hello, children's colds are caused by viral infections. The main symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and phlegm. It may also be accompanied by fever. Banlangen Granules are traditional Chinese medicine with antiviral effects and can be taken. Xiao'er Kechuanling Granules are cough-relieving, phlegm-dispelling, spasm-relieving, and asthma-relieving drugs. If the cough is mild, it can be skipped, and antibiotics are not recommended in the early stages of viral infection.Suggestions: The course of upper respiratory tract infection is generally about seven days and is self-limiting. If there are no complications such as bronchitis or rhinitis, antibiotics may not be necessary.