Question
The 3.5-year-old baby experienced coughing on the first day, without any phlegm. On the second day, phlegm began to appear, and by the third day, the coughing worsened, accompanied by a desire to vomit. Previous treatment and its effectiveness were as follows: taking 30 milliliters of fresh bamboo extract twice a day. What treatment should be considered? What might be the cause of these symptoms?
Answer
The baby’s recurrence of the described symptoms may indicate an upper respiratory infection. It is recommended to start anti-infection treatment promptly to prevent the condition from worsening or becoming chronic. For treatment suggestions, given the baby’s age, consider using cephalosporins or amoxicillin as antibiotics. If there is a lot of phlegm, consider using cough syrup like Qiuli Gao. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.