Question
My child is three and a half years old. This morning, when he got up, he started sneezing and has a bit of a cough. I’m really worried it might be related to H7N9. What were the past treatment experiences and outcomes? We’ve given him some Er Ding granules, and I’m curious about how effective they were.
Answer
Hello, based on the information you provided, your child’s condition appears to be due to wind-heat cold, characterized by a runny nose with purulent discharge, which indicates a bacterial infection in Western medicine. Antibiotic treatment is recommended. I suggest giving your child Children’s Paracetamol Yellow Sodium granules and adding Cefaclor dry suspension for treatment. As for diet, watermelon and white carrots are not very effective. Monitor your child to drink more warm water, and temporarily avoid spicy, greasy foods. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.