Question
A one-year-old baby developed cough and runny nose after catching a cold. The symptoms have persisted and recurred. The baby has been taking cough and expectorant medicine for two days with no effect. The baby weighs 13.5 kg, has no fever, and is in good spirits. The question is whether to continue the medication and whether cephalosporin antibiotics can be used, along with inquiries about the dosage.
Answer
The symptoms of the baby may be a recurrence of upper respiratory tract infection. It is recommended to continue symptomatic treatment. Cephalosporin antibiotics can be used, along with cold remedies and pediatric ammonium phenolsulfonylmethyl ether granules. For mucus, medications such as Mucinex or Vicks VapoRub can be chosen. It is important to prevent the baby from having a fever and to continuously monitor the condition.