Question
The liver function index of an 8-month-old baby is high, and after one month of taking liver protection medicine, the effect is not obvious. The doctor recommended discontinuing the medicine and re-examination after one month. However, the baby recently developed cough and excessive phlegm symptoms. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
The previous discontinuation of the medicine was to avoid side effects from the medication. Currently, with the baby experiencing cough and excessive phlegm, appropriate expectorant and cough-suppressing medications can be administered for treatment. During this period, encourage the baby to drink more water and gently tap their back to help them cough up phlegm. Focus on using expectorant and cough-suppressing medications until the cough symptoms subside, then discontinue the medicine for a month before conducting another liver function test. The baby’s current condition first requires a chest X-ray to determine if there are any inflammatory conditions in the lungs and urinary tract, and appropriate treatment will be administered based on the examination results.