Question
When a child is crying and restless and the hospital examination shows no abnormalities, under what circumstances can antibiotics be used?
Answer
When a baby’s cold leads to symptoms such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, or bronchitis, antibiotics can be used under a doctor’s instructions. However, if the cold is caused by a viral infection, antibiotics are not necessary. It is advisable for parents to take their child to a pediatric department for consultation and to take precautions against catching a cold when going out to prevent the condition from worsening. If the child is younger, an X-ray examination may be needed to confirm the presence of pneumonia, and treatment should be based on the examination results.