Can a child take cephalosporin antibiotics? I’ve been giving my child paracetamol, cephalexin, and children’s cough syrup, but I’m not planning to give him the cough syrup because it hasn’t worked. The child was doing well before taking the medicine, but after traveling from Shanxi to Shaanxi to visit his grandfather, he suddenly felt unwell with not acclimatized. He started having diarrhea upon arrival in Xi’an and was prescribed Qingda and Montmorillonite powder by the hospital. He stayed for 4 days, getting stronger each day, and on the fifth day, when he was to return home, he had a fever with a cold. He was given fever-reducing medicine and children’s paracetamol. The fever subsided, but the cold didn’t improve; he had clear nasal discharge and started coughing again. Last night around 4 AM, it seemed like he caught a cold and has been coughing since then, crying and coughing. However, now that he’s awake and has a hot water bottle on his back, he’s not coughing as much. There is no history of allergic heredity. What medicine should I give him now?
If a child doesn’t like to eat, it may be due to improper diet or emotional issues. It is recommended to address the problem from both dietary adjustments and emotional management.
What should a baby with a cold and fever eat?
Children with a fever often suffer from severe dehydration, but it’s not advisable to give them fruits without caution. For instance, it’s better to limit the consumption of mangoes. While mangoes are rich in beta-carotene, selenium, and vitamin C, they are also moist and toxic in nature. If the child has skin conditions, it’s important to avoid eating them. The child can opt for more water and can moderately consume fruits like apples while continuing to take the prescribed cold medicine.
The best thing for a baby with a fever is to drink plenty of warm water.
Can a child with a cold and fever take a bath? Does bathing help in lowering the temperature?
If a child has a cold, should they use air conditioning?
Bananas are cold fruits with cooling properties and aid in digestion, but they are not suitable for those with spleen deficiency or cold constitution. When a child has a cold with a fever, it is best to avoid eating cold foods, including bananas.
How should a child with a low fever be handled?
Can a child with bronchitis eat pears?
