Question
The child has been coughing up purulent sputum and discharging nasal mucus for over two months, followed by bloody stools. The hospital carefully examined and said it was enteritis. After taking ceftriaxone for diarrhea, there was an improvement, but the coughing up of sputum and nasal discharge still persists. The otorhinolaryngology department said there is rhinitis and secretory otitis media, accompanied by dizziness. The pediatrician diagnosed bronchopneumonia with wheezing and rales, and recommended hospitalization for intravenous treatment. It’s about 7 days before seeing the blood test report, and the blood items are not high. Antibiotics have already been used for 7 days, is it necessary to continue using antibiotics? How can we stop the antibiotics immediately if needed?
Answer
Dear inquirer, based on your description, simply having a normal blood count does not determine whether medication can be stopped. It is recommended that you understand the situation of infection suppression with your doctor, combine it with the child’s symptoms, and then make a decision on how to stop the intravenous treatment. This is a suggestion for the question of “How to handle a child’s cough with purulent sputum and nasal discharge for over two months.” I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!