A 3-year-old child has been coughing and sneezing with clear mucus for ten days, has no fever, but experiences headaches and stomachaches. It is essential to seek medical attention quickly and take medication under a doctor’s guidance.
A 3-year-old child has been vomiting and experiencing diarrhea after taking probiotics, possibly due to stomach discomfort caused by a cold. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
Q: A 3.5-year-old child coughs and vomits during sleep, accompanied by fever, low weight, and frequent constipation. The child has taken four boxes of ‘Sanjing Gluconate Zinc Oral Solution’ without improvement. Should the medication be continued? Additionally, the child often has constipation (every 2-3 days). Previous treatment and effects: The child has also taken ‘Children’s Cough Syrup’ and ‘Children’s Compound Sulfamethoxazole Granules.’ Currently, the child occasionally coughs during the day, but the coughing is severe and accompanied by vomiting when sleeping. Seeking help: The child’s nasal congestion may be caused by air conditioning. Is the cough cold or hot? Is ‘Carbocysteine Oral Solution’ suitable for cold or hot cough? What can be done to prevent coughing and vomiting during sleep?
Coughing is a defensive reaction to clear foreign bodies from the respiratory tract. Mild coughs can be relieved by treating the cause, while severe coughs may require cough suppressants. There are many causes of coughs, such as respiratory inflammation, foreign bodies in the respiratory tract, compression of the respiratory tract, allergic reactions, and stimulation of the pleura. The main categories of cough medications are cough suppressants, expectorants, and bronchodilators. When treating coughs, it is important to fully analyze the condition, identify the cause, and choose appropriate cough suppressants for symptomatic treatment.
Q&A on defecation issues in a 35-day-old baby
This article introduces treatment suggestions and preventive measures for a 4-month-old baby with cough and runny nose.
A 4-month-and-21-day-old baby, exclusively breastfed, previously had bowel movements about every three days. Recently, the baby has been pooping twice a day, with yellow stools containing bits of milk curds. The parents’ diet has been the same as usual, and they haven’t eaten any unusual foods. Doctor, what’s going on?
A 5-month-old baby has a fever of 37 degrees and a rumbling stomach. You can first use alcohol wipe bathing to help lower the fever, and further investigate the cause of the fever.
A 5-month-old baby has had diarrhea for five days, the stool resembling water in a cake. How should treatment and care be administered?
A 5-month-old baby has been experiencing diarrhea for ten days; there has been no significant improvement after taking medication. How should it be treated?
