The cold will be much better before the medicine is finished. Clever way to distinguish which drugs should be stopped and which should be taken again. Six-year-old Tian Tian caught a cold. The virus was so severe this time that she developed symptoms such as runny nose, headache and fever. Mother took her to the clinic and brought back a big bag of powder and cold syrup. Fortunately, after taking the medicine for two days, Tian Tian was much better, her spirit recovered, and she began to be alive and kicking on the playground again. Tian Tian said loudly that she was well and didn't want to take medicine. Her mother was a little unhappy. I wonder if she can stop taking the medicine?
The child's cold symptoms are much better. Can I not take medicine?
Symptomatic drugs can be stopped, and disease drugs need to be taken for a certain course of treatment. During a cold, there will be symptoms such as cough, runny nose, headache and fever, which is a natural reaction when the human immune system starts and destroys the virus. When seeking medical treatment, doctors usually prescribe drugs that can help alleviate these symptoms, such as antitussive and expectorant drugs, antihistamines for clearing nasal mucus, antipyretics and so on. When the symptoms of these drugs improve, you can stop taking them. If you have a cold complicated with otitis media, sinusitis, tracheal inflammation and other diseases that need antibiotic treatment, you should complete a certain course of treatment.
The director of the Department of Otolaryngology of the hospital said that in case of bacterial infection, doctors must have a certain course of treatment after prescribing antibiotics, and they should not take drugs at will or on time to avoid drug resistance of the remaining bacteria. It takes 7 ~ 10 days for bronchitis, 0 ~ 2 weeks for sinusitis and 7 ~ 14 days for acute otitis media.
I don't know which drugs are used to treat symptoms. What should I do?
Ask your doctor if you can stop taking the medicine. At present, in addition to medical centers, most of the drugs prescribed in general pediatric clinics are ground mixed powder, which cannot be stopped according to symptoms. Even if they are separated, parents may not be able to distinguish which drugs are used for symptomatic treatment in the face of complex medicine bags.
The pediatrician of Fuxin Clinic suggested that parents should ask clearly from the beginning to determine whether the medicine prescribed by the doctor contains antibiotics and whether it needs to be finished.
The attending physician in the Department of Pediatric Infection said that parents should try their best to get the information they need in a limited time. So, you can ask the doctor, "How do you give medicine to your child? Do you need to finish eating? What drugs can be stopped? When do I need a follow-up visit? 」
What do children eat when they catch a cold?
It is suggested that a light and soft diet or food should be eaten at the beginning of a cold, and greasy, sticky, sour and nourishing food should be avoided to prevent exogenous pathogens from being driven away. For the treatment of cough, we should strengthen diet care and pay attention to moistening the lungs. You can eat some foods that nourish yin and promote fluid production, such as lilies, honey, pears, lotus seeds, tremella, grapes and various fresh vegetables, and eat less spicy products.
Can children swim if they catch a cold?
1, swimming can improve baby's intelligence not only with multiple functions, but also with high efficiency. However, the baby has a cold and his immunity is declining. It is best not to swim. Pay attention to adjust the baby's diet, supplement nutrition and improve the baby's resistance.
2. If you can't swim during a fever. Pay attention to rest and drink plenty of boiled water. You also need to take your temperature and check for infection. It is very important for a cold to have a good rest. Try to let your child sleep for a while, reduce outdoor activities appropriately, and don't make your baby too tired.
Swimming after a fever may aggravate the illness due to catching cold and should be avoided. It is recommended to keep warm, drink plenty of water and monitor body temperature. If the temperature exceeds 38.5℃, medical treatment should be carried out in time under the guidance of a doctor, and ice and ice pillows should be applied to the head to avoid the possibility of febrile convulsions. When the baby has a cold, he should stay in bed and eat liquid food or soft food.
4, can not go, when you have a fever, there will be pore relaxation or closure disorder. If closed, it will affect the child's temperature drop. If you are in a relaxed state, it will cause serious burns to your child. Still need to see a doctor for treatment! For babies with decreased appetite, mothers should prepare some digestible food.