Question
My child has a severe cough with phlegm. They have been taking Azithromycin and Cefixime for three days, but the cough persists. I also gave them Cefixime for three days before, totaling six days of coughing. They had a fever for two days and now the fever is gone, but they still cough and wheeze. Should I keep giving them medicine or suggest going for intravenous fluid treatment? Doctor, it’s very difficult for me with such a young child.
Answer
Based on your description, your child has been on medication for six days, including two types of antibiotics, but the symptoms have not improved. I recommend that you take your child to the hospital immediately for a chest X-ray and blood routine tests so that the doctor can reassess the condition and adjust the treatment plan accordingly. At the same time, consider combining nebulizer inhalation therapy to enhance the effectiveness of treatment. I hope these suggestions can help you, and wish your child a speedy recovery!