Question
A child traveled from Shanxi to Shaanxi to visit their grandfather and experienced diarrhea due to not acclimatized. Later, they developed a cold with a fever, which subsided after treatment but was still suffering from clear nasal discharge and coughing. The child had previously taken pediatric paracetamol and cephalosporin antimicrobial drugs, but the cough did not improve and was accompanied by worsening symptoms of catching a cold. The parents are considering discontinuing the use of pediatric cough syrup as they find it ineffective and are asking how to handle the child’s coughing issue.
Answer
It is recommended that parents administer pediatric cefixime granules and pediatric expectorant cough granules for treatment. At the same time, adequate hydration should be ensured to help alleviate cough symptoms. This treatment method is effective for symptoms of bronchitis and Staphylococcus aureus infection caused by the common cold. It is hoped that the child will recover soon.