Question
The child has a bit of clear runny nose every morning and a slight cough, but it’s not severe. The child hasn’t been to the doctor for treatment yet. The question is whether medication is needed, such as cefpodoxime pivoxil dry suspension and pediatric paracetamol yellow amantadine granules, and whether a hospital visit is necessary.
Answer
It is recommended to give the child over-the-counter cold medications like pediatric paracetamol yellow amantadine granules and pediatric cold granules. If the cough is quite severe and there is redness and swelling in the throat, it can be treated with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and pediatric lung clearing and expectorant granules. It is suggested to undergo routine blood tests and a chest X-ray for a definitive diagnosis.