Question
A 10-year-old child with chronic asthma had an attack a month ago and has been treated with medications such as Qingke and Prednisone, hormone-based drugs. Although the asthma symptoms have basically disappeared, after receiving two days of treatment with Methylprednisolone at the Ninth People’s Hospital in Shanghai, the child experienced severe whole-body ache that is hard to bear. The child is currently taking traditional Chinese medicine for opsonize. The child is unable to attend school normally. Is this a possible symptom of drug poisoning? What should be the treatment approach?
Answer
Based on your description, it is recommended to use some anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, such as cefuroxime and azithromycin, to alleviate inflammation. If necessary, consider using vitamin D or calcium supplements. Fish liver oil can be taken orally, with a preventive dose of 500 to 1000 units daily, which is about 3 to 5 drops; the therapeutic dose is 1000 to 5000 units daily. For concentrated fish liver oil, only 1 to 2 drops are needed. Additionally, calcium should be supplemented; Baby New Calcium Tablets are a cost-effective choice. If financial conditions permit, options like Shrimp Calcium, Gai Zhong Gai Oral Liquid, and Juren Calcium can also be considered.