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Suggest Treatment For Chest Infection In A Child
Dear DR. My little man is 10 months old, when he was about 4 months he was Diagnosed with Reflux, he was in hospital for a week with a very bad chest infection. He was given medication I cannot remember what it was, itâ??s a pink little pill that you dissolved in water. That did not make a difference; it did not seem to work. When he was about 6 monthâ??s things started to go wrong my little man had croup every 4 weeks and has been on Preflem and Antibiotics every second week, that cannot be good for him an there is nothing I can do? Please can someone help me?
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Hi,
It's important to work with your child's doctor to identify the underlying cause of these infections and develop an appropriate treatment plan. In some cases, chest infections in young children may be caused by viral illnesses and can be managed with supportive care such as rest, fluids, and fever-reducing medication. Antibiotics are generally not effective against viral infections.
However, if your child's infections are caused by bacterial infections, then antibiotics may be necessary. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions for administering the medication and completing the full course of treatment. In addition to medication, there are several other steps you can take to help manage your child's symptoms and reduce the risk of further infections. These include:
* Keeping your child away from smoke and other irritants
* Keeping your child's environment clean and free of dust and allergens
* Ensuring that your child receives all recommended vaccinations
* Encouraging frequent hand-washing and avoiding close contact with people who are sick
If your child continues to experience recurrent chest infections despite treatment, it may be necessary to undergo further evaluation to rule out underlying medical conditions such as asthma or immune system disorders.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
It's important to work with your child's doctor to identify the underlying cause of these infections and develop an appropriate treatment plan. In some cases, chest infections in young children may be caused by viral illnesses and can be managed with supportive care such as rest, fluids, and fever-reducing medication. Antibiotics are generally not effective against viral infections.
However, if your child's infections are caused by bacterial infections, then antibiotics may be necessary. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions for administering the medication and completing the full course of treatment. In addition to medication, there are several other steps you can take to help manage your child's symptoms and reduce the risk of further infections. These include:
* Keeping your child away from smoke and other irritants
* Keeping your child's environment clean and free of dust and allergens
* Ensuring that your child receives all recommended vaccinations
* Encouraging frequent hand-washing and avoiding close contact with people who are sick
If your child continues to experience recurrent chest infections despite treatment, it may be necessary to undergo further evaluation to rule out underlying medical conditions such as asthma or immune system disorders.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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