Question
A 2-month-old child has had severe nasal congestion for several days after recovering from a cold. The child has taken children’s paracetamol and chlorphenamine granules but there has been no improvement. Should you continue to give the child the children’s paracetamol and chlorphenamine granules?
Answer
The child’s condition is likely due to nasal mucosal congestion caused by the cold, which has led to the nasal congestion. Although the cold has healed, the nasal congestion may not fully resolve and may be accompanied by symptoms of yellow or sticky nasal discharge. It is recommended that you give your child plenty of water to drink and take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication such as cefaclor granules for a while. Check the nasal cavity carefully for any mucus, clean it up if necessary, and then apply appropriate cold compresses.