Question
A two-year-old boy has been suffering from continuous fever for three days, accompanied by coughing and runny nose. He has already seen a doctor who diagnosed him with tonsillitis, with a thick tongue coating. The doctor prescribed several medications including pediatric fever syrup, antiviral oral liquid, children’s hot-clear syrup, monkey ear ring granules, and enema fever treatment. However, his symptoms did not improve. After a follow-up visit, new medications were prescribed including pediatric fever syrup, children’s hot-clear syrup, azithromycin granules, amoxicillin granules, and Qingjin oral liquid. He also received pulmonary lavage treatment that day but was in a poor state of health with increased coughing and hiccups, reduced mucus, and a normal blood test at night. The parents are worried about the excessive use of medication and its intensity and hope to receive professional explanations and advice.
Answer
Based on the information provided, the child has been prescribed multiple medications, some of which have similar effects. It is recommended to use only one type of Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine as they both have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. The child’s condition is poor; it is suggested that he be hospitalized for a chest X-ray and respiratory pathogen testing to determine the cause of the illness and receive treatment accordingly to avoid delaying the condition by using medication randomly.
Question
A two-year-old boy has been suffering from persistent fever for three days along with coughing and runny nose. He has already visited a doctor who diagnosed him with tonsillitis and prescribed various medications such as pediatric fever syrup, antiviral oral liquid, children’s hot-clear syrup, monkey ear ring granules, and enema fever treatment. However, his symptoms have not improved. After another visit to the doctor, new medications were prescribed including pediatric fever syrup, children’s hot-clear syrup, azithromycin granules, amoxicillin granules, and Qingjin oral liquid. On the same day, he received pulmonary lavage treatment but was in a poor state of health with increased coughing and hiccups, reduced mucus production, and a normal blood test at night. Concerned about the excessive use of medication and its intensity, the parents are seeking professional explanations and advice.
Answer
Considering the information you’ve shared, the child has been given multiple medications with some having similar effects. It is advisable to choose only one type of Western or traditional Chinese medicine since both are effective in clearing heat and detoxifying. The child’s condition is not improving; therefore, it is recommended that he be admitted to the hospital for a chest X-ray and respiratory pathogen testing to pinpoint the cause of his illness and receive targeted treatment to avoid any further complications from inappropriate medication use.