Question
The child has a cold with runny nose and cough. He has been taking cold relief granules three times a day for five days, one packet per time, Cefaclor 0.125G three times a day in one packet, children’s white pearl cough syrup 20ml three times a day, and Entacapone 5ml once every three days. He has been taking these for a week now. Now he occasionally coughs with phlegm, has a bit of yellow snot, and is stuffy-nosed. The child weighs 16KG. I’m worried about the long-term use of antibiotics being bad for the child. Can I stop the medication now? Will there be recurrences?
Answer
Based on your description, the child is experiencing symptoms such as cough with phlegm, a bit of yellow snot, and nasal congestion after having these symptoms. Considering these symptoms, it is possible that the child has wind-heat cold. You can give him some Yinyao Qudu San and Guaifensin oral solution, or consider stopping the antibiotic. During this period, make sure to drink plenty of water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid spicy and irritating foods, keep the indoor air circulating at all times, and wish the baby a speedy recovery.