Question
The baby recovered from bronchitis pneumonia two months ago. A week ago, the baby started coughing, coughing a few times a day, and after a week of lung cough granules, there was some improvement. Yesterday morning, I found out that the baby had caught a cold from her sister, with a runny nose, hiccups, coughing with phlegm. I went to a children’s hospital and the doctor prescribed cefixime and antihistamines. I took half a packet of cefixime and antihistamines at noon and in the evening. Last night, I had difficulty sleeping due to nasal congestion. In the morning for several days, I coughed several times very violently and vomited milk with yellow phlegm. I want to ask if it’s okay to continue taking cefixime and antihistamines, or lung cough granules? Should I change cefixime to azithromycin?
Answer
Based on the information you’ve provided, it is most likely that the baby’s cough is due to the common cold. It is recommended to give the baby plenty of water to drink at home, prevent colds, eat a light diet, and consume more vegetables and fruits while taking the current medication. If parents are still worried about the baby’s condition, they can take the baby to the hospital for a routine blood test and check for mycoplasma to determine if a change in medication is necessary.