Patient's question:
I am a parent, and my child is five years old. Recently, my child has had a cold with clear nasal discharge and severe coughing. Even after taking antibiotics (Cephalexin) and cough syrup, there hasn't been any improvement. What should I do about my child's cold, cough, and clear nasal discharge?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of your baby's cold and cough with oral medication may repeatedly fail, which could be related to the cold weather and the difficulty in recovery of the condition. It may also be due to a decline in immunity. Generally, treating a baby's cold and cough requires a period of time for complete recovery, as the condition has a process to follow. During the cold, it is important for the baby to drink plenty of warm water. If there is no fever, the situation is not serious. Repeated episodes of cold and cough are usually related to bacterial infection or viral transmission, and it is essential to focus on giving the baby medication.