Question
The 5-month-old baby has been coughing and has a runny nose in the morning and evening, and has been taking Snake Gall Chuanbei Loquat syrup and pediatric Paracetamol granules. The symptoms began on December 24, 2011, with runny nose and coughing in the morning and evening. Advice on treatment is sought.
Answer
This condition may be caused by a pediatric upper respiratory infection, with coughing indicating inflammation of the throat and trachea. It is recommended to start with anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatment promptly. Since most cases are caused by influenza virus at present, it is suggested to base treatment on antiviral therapy while also combining with Azithromycin for better results. For severe coughing, expectorant cough suppressants like Orange Red Phlegm Lozenges can be taken. If there is a fever, physical cooling (cooling down) should be chosen first, and antipyretics may be taken if necessary to lower body temperature. It is important to rest more and drink more water.