Question
A three-year-old child has been feverish for three days and has taken antipyretic drugs and oseltamivir. After the fever subsided, the child began coughing, especially at night, and there are symptoms of shortness of breath, suggesting possible inflammation in the lungs. The child is currently taking pediatric mucolytic and antitussive granules, arnica granules, and lung tonic granules. The question is whether antibiotics need to be added, and today the child has been burping, not knowing how to handle it.
Answer
It is recommended to perform a complete blood count and a check for mycoplasma to determine the cause of the infection. Coughing may recur after a cold, and nebulization treatment with budesonide and terbutaline can be considered. Based on the results of the complete blood count and mycoplasma check, decide whether antibiotics need to be added. Additionally, oseltamivir should be taken orally for five to seven days and attention should be paid to drinking more water, resting, and keeping the respiratory tract clear. Colds are usually caused by viral infections and should avoid using cold remedies.