Patient's question:
Runny nose. Congestion, not much coughing during the day, but frequent coughing at night, with a lot of phlegm.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Took Children's Paracetamol and Guaifenesin Granules, Children's Cough and Asthma Granules, and Cephalosporin.
Desired help: It's not getting better, it's been a few days, and the coughing at night is still severe, to the point of vomiting. What should I do? What is causing this?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, the main consideration is that the cough and phlegm are caused by inflammation of the trachea or lungs following a cold. The best treatment for this condition is to have the doctor use a stethoscope to listen to the lungs and trachea, understand the local condition, and then confirm the medication treatment. This approach is more effective and helps prevent missed opportunities in managing the condition. First, you can give the child three medications simultaneously: Cefixime, Avelox, and expectorant cough granules. Then, encourage the child to drink more water and pay attention to preventing colds. However, it is best to have the doctor examine the child first before starting medication treatment. I hope my explanation can help you.