Question
What should be done for a 5-month-old baby who has a coughing sound in the throat and nasal congestion?
Answer
Based on the symptoms of a 5-month-old baby with a coughing sound in the throat and nasal congestion, the doctor diagnosed it as bronchitis and prescribed medication. After the baby took the medicine, diarrhea occurred, with four to five bowel movements a day, accompanied by mucus and curd-like particles. After stopping the medication for more than ten days, the baby’s diarrhea continued, sometimes multiple times a day, with reduced mucus and curd-like particles. After taking probiotics for several days, the situation improved. This may be vomiting caused by dyspepsia, possibly related to an imbalance of intestinal flora. It is recommended to use tonifying and astringent medication to promote absorption for treatment, and probiotics can be taken for adjustment. With the improvement of gastrointestinal function, symptoms of dyspepsia may reappear.