Question
My child is two and a half years old. There are red spots in their throat for the past two days, and they have phlegm in their throat at night, which makes it difficult for them to sleep. I gave them Yinhuang granules, along with Xiaorouxiao granules for coughing and phlegm. Do I need to take them to the hospital to see a doctor?
Answer
In this situation, I recommend that you give your child a combination of antiviral agents suitable for the season and appropriate antibiotics. If your child is not allergic to penicillin, they can take penicillin; if they are allergic to penicillin, they can take roxithromycin. If symptoms do not improve, it would be beneficial to have an X-ray of their chest and perform blood tests, as well as tests for Mycoplasma pneumonia and C-reactive protein. If there is no improvement or the condition does not improve, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Additionally, you should pay close attention to any changes in your child’s temperature and ensure their diet is light and avoid cold and spicy foods.