Question
The child has been suffering from nighttime coughing, making it difficult to sleep. They went to the hospital and were diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. They have been taking cephalosporins for a week, but there has been no improvement. Can you suggest any other medications that might work better? The child has no known history of allergies. What type of medicine would be faster?
Answer
Based on the child’s condition, it is possible that the coughing is caused by a respiratory infection. Here are some medication options to consider. Suggestion: If the child has symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose, it is recommended to use cold symptoms medication such as children’s pseudoephedrine drops or compound zinc lozenges. If there is a fever, you can use granules like Rizqing. If there is coughing, you can use cough suppressants and expectorants according to whether there is phlegm. During the illness, it is important to drink plenty of water, arrange meals reasonably, enhance nutrition, and continuously improve the child’s ability to resist diseases.