Question
The child has been coughing for over a month; previous treatment with amoxicillin and other lung-cleansing medications has not improved. Inquiring about the appropriate dosage for switching to cefpodoxime dispersible tablets.
Answer
Based on the patient’s description, it is advised not to administer antibiotics to the child on one’s own. Cefpodoxime is a third-generation cephalosporin, and the cough may be caused by chronic pharyngitis. Using cefpodoxime alone for treatment may not be effective. It is recommended to use roxithromycin and Mucosolvan for treatment, and consider taking the child to the hospital for ultra-short wave therapy to promote the regression of regional chronic inflammation, thereby more effectively treating the cough.