Question
The 2-year-old baby contracted the flu a month ago, with symptoms including a stuffy nose, yellow nasal discharge, and cough with phlegm. Initially, the child took paracetamol and antiviral medications, along with Cefradine, but stopped the medication after the symptoms slightly improved, hoping the child would recover naturally. However, a month later, the child not only had not recovered but also developed acute otitis media. Currently, only ear drops are being used, and other medications have been discontinued. I would like to ask if it is necessary to continue using flu medication?
Answer
Hello, thank you for your question. How is your child’s resistance to illness in general? Are there any other symptoms besides the flu symptoms at the moment? If there are no flu symptoms now, there is no need to continue taking medication. It is recommended that the child get plenty of rest, drink adequate amounts of water, eat more fruit, and keep the indoor air circulating. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery!