Question
The child has started coughing at night after a cold bath. The urine CRP on January 14 was 9.28, slightly elevated, indicating bacterial infection. The child has already started taking Cefdinir dispersible tablets and Qingkailing Jinyan oral liquid. There has been some improvement after taking them. On January 15, due to someone in the family having a cold with fever, the child’s cold became severe, with symptoms like hiccups and runny nose. On January 16, the coughing has increased, sometimes with phlegm and sometimes without. The child coughed ten times last night. There is a small amount of yellow mucus in the nose. Do I need to do nebulizer therapy? Do I need to add any medication? Should I give Montelukast sodium? (4-year-old boy, had asthma once)
Answer
This situation requires considering the manifestation of respiratory infection caused by bacterial infection. It is recommended to take antibiotics and carefully observe the child. It is suggested to take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and consider nebulizer therapy in conjunction, with specific medication usage following the instructions of a local pediatrician. This is the recommendation for the question “How to treat a child’s runny nose after a cold bath?” I hope it is helpful to you, and wish you good health!