Question
A 5-month-old baby has had a persistent cough for several days without any improvement. The baby has been taking amoxicillin and lung-clearing herbal medicine for three days, but there has been no effect. Later, the baby was switched to Renhe Lung-Clearing syrup for mild cough, but there was no effect even after two consecutive days. The baby continues to vomit and many small, painless, itchy red spots appear on the face. What should be done?
Answer
A 5-year-old baby experiencing the above symptoms may have bronchitis or post-fever sequela. The red spots on the face may be due to drug hypersensitivity. It is recommended to undergo routine blood tests and chest X-rays to determine the cause. Currently, ambroxol oral solution can be used to thin mucus and relieve cough, with good effects. Nebulizer treatment can also be adopted. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health!