Question
My child usually has coughs with phlegm, but this time they have had a fever for three days. Although fever-reducing medicine has been taken, the body temperature still rises a few hours later. Urine tests show a viral infection, and after a physical examination, the doctor said it was a urinary tract infection. The child has been taking cefixime granules, Ettanquity, antiviral oral liquid, but there has been no improvement. Yesterday, the doctor prescribed oseltamivir granules, ambroxol hydrochloride nebulization, budesonide, and applied traditional Chinese medicine acupoint patches, but the effects were not significant. At night, the child coughs severely, lasting for a long time each time, with a phlegmy sound. I don’t know what to do. The child is now 1 year and 3 months old.
Answer
I’m glad to assist you. Based on your description, the child has been persistently coughing with phlegm recently and has had a fever for three days. Although antibiotics, antiviral treatments, pulmonary drugs, and nebulization treatments have been administered, there has been no significant improvement in symptoms. Currently, the cough is still severe with a lot of phlegm. It is recommended to focus on strengthening anti-infection treatment while also undergoing comprehensive treatment such as clearing the lungs and cooling the blood and nebulization inhalation. In addition, attention should be paid to enhancing care by giving the child plenty of water to drink, gently patting the back during coughing, and maintaining a light diet to avoid overly sweet or salty foods.