Question
Does pediatric respiratory infection have a specific cure? My child has been coughing and has a runny nose every morning since 50 days after birth. I can also hear a heavy sound in his lungs, and he spits up fluid. Could this be a respiratory infection? Doctor, are there any specific medications available? What sleep posture should he adopt for comfort? I am very grateful for the help of the doctor and netizens.
Answer
Pediatric respiratory infection can cause symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Fever is often infectious and caused by pathogens. If the pathogens are not eliminated, fever may recur. You can give your child oral cold medications such as pediatric paracetamol and chlorphenamine granules or pediatric cold granules to treat fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you can take ibuprofen to lower the body temperature. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for blood routine and C-reactive protein tests to determine the cause of the fever and thus carry out targeted treatment. Your child needs to drink plenty of water and maintain appropriate humidity in the room. You can sprinkle water on the ground to improve breathing discomfort caused by dry nasal passages.