Question
A girl has been suffering from a runny nose for 10 days, suspected to be a cold. She has taken cold medication but has not seen significant improvement. She often has a runny nose when awake, but not while sleeping. Occasionally, she also has a runny nose after slight exposure to cold weather. How should this be treated? Is it a cold, or could there be other health issues?
Answer
For infant colds, it is not recommended to use antibiotics indiscriminately; antiviral drugs should be selected, as colds are caused by viruses. Common antiviral drugs for infants include: A. Viramune (methylxanthines), typically given at a dose of 10 milligrams per kilogram of body weight daily, divided into three oral doses. B. Bluegrass Soup Powder, half a bag each time, taken three times a day with boiled water. C. Amantadine, which can be used in combination with antibiotics when infants have viral infections and fever. D. Antiviral Liquid, half a bottle each time. E. Antibacterial and Antiviral Liquid, half a bag each time, taken three times a day with boiled water.