Question
My baby is two and a half months old and has an upper respiratory infection. She has been taking Azithromycin and Erythromycin for three days, burping after feeding, but she keeps burping after being put down. Is this normal? Are there any side effects to be aware of?
Answer
Upper respiratory infections are very common in infants. According to your description, your baby is two and a half months old and has an upper respiratory infection. The doctor has prescribed Azithromycin and Erythromycin. These medications usually have minimal effects on babies, but the most common side effect is gastrointestinal discomfort, which may manifest as nausea or vomiting. These symptoms typically disappear within 48 hours after stopping the medication. As for the burping after feeding, this is quite common in babies and may be due to incomplete expulsion of gas from the stomach. It is recommended to make sure to burp the baby after feeding and observe her condition.