Patient's question:
The weather keeps changing, and the season of influenza has arrived. My child has again experienced dizziness, weakness, frequent runny nose, and coughing, with recurring episodes. I don't have much of a good treatment method left. What medicine should children with influenza take?Doctor's answer:
The baby's condition is characterized by frequent runny nose and coughing, which is caused by poor physical constitution and low immunity. It is related to catching a cold. The baby's condition is a common cold, not the flu. Oral medications that dispel wind and warm the body, such as pediatric acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine, can be taken to relieve runny nose symptoms. If coughing occurs again, anti-inflammatory and lung-cleansing medications can be taken concurrently. If it is influenza, symptoms such as high fever and general fatigue may reappear. Antiviral medications, such as oseltamivir granules, can be taken. The baby should drink plenty of warm water, pay attention to preventing colds, eat more vegetables and fruits, and monitor body temperature regularly to keep it normal.