Question
The newborn has been suffering from nasal congestion and fever for 13 days. After being examined by the pediatric department of the county hospital, it was diagnosed as viral influenza. Due to the high number of patients in the hospital, the doctor did not recommend hospitalization and only prescribed taurine granules. Four to five days ago, the local county hospital pediatric department had provided treatment, but the effect was not significant. Currently, there is some coughing and nasal congestion, but it is not severe, and there is no fever, with normal blood counts. Inquire about how to treat the cough and nasal congestion, as well as which medications can be used.
Answer
Firstly, there is no proven effective medication for viral influenza. For cough, traditional Chinese medicine tends to be more effective, but it is important to differentiate between wind-cold or wind-heat cough. Over-the-counter Chinese herbal preparations are often cooling and detoxifying agents, and incorrect use may lead to persistent coughing. When treated appropriately, symptoms usually improve within 3-4 days. It is recommended to use medications that correspond to wind-cold or wind-heat conditions to quickly alleviate the situation.