Question
How should a child with cough and hoarseness be treated?
Answer
The child has a cough accompanied by fever, a deep cough with a hoarse sound at the end, and throat pain when coughing. Previously, the first fever may have been 39.4 degrees Celsius when waking up from a nap, and after being taken to a children’s hospital, the child was given medication and fever returned on the third day. The fever returned on the third day. On the fifth day, it was 38.5 degrees Celsius in the middle of the night, which was later reduced with cold plasters. However, the cough and throat pain were severe, the child was weak in the limbs, and drank Compound Phenol Methocarbamol Syrup and Sophora Subg. Minus Tablets in the morning. Can they be taken together? The tongue coating is thick and white. Considering that this symptom is likely caused by viral colds, it is mainly treated symptomatically. Fever can be physically reduced with warm water or alcohol wiping. If the fever is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. For coughing, one can use expectorant syrup. If there is phlegm, one can take ambroxol hydrochloride. For symptomatic treatment of antiviral agents. Although the two drugs you mentioned can be taken together, it is not recommended for a 5-year-old child to take aminophylline.