Question
The child has a runny nose, low fever at night for the past two days, bad breath, poor appetite, dry heaves, and a slight cough today without a fever. The nose still runs clear mucus, and the eyes are watery. How should the parents handle this situation?
Answer
If the blood test does not show signs of elevated white blood cells and bacterial infection, consider not using erythromycin. The other two medications can continue to be used. Since the causes of pediatric respiratory system diseases are diverse, if the child is diagnosed with a pediatric respiratory system disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and maintain good hygiene habits. At the same time, the child’s diet should be reasonable, avoiding irritating and cold foods.