Question
A nine-month-old baby has been suffering from a fever, runny nose, and cough for several weeks. Although the baby has seen a doctor, the cough seems to persist, especially with phlegm in the throat that is often swallowed back. Do you need to use expectorant medication?
Answer
According to the description, the baby’s symptoms may be caused by a respiratory infection, including tonsillitis and tracheitis. The doctor may suggest using anti-inflammatory medications and symptomatic respiratory decongestants for the cough. If the symptoms persist, it may be necessary to consider using macrolide antibiotics for treatment. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health!