What medicine should children take for wind-heat and cold?
Recently, wind-heat and colds have become more common among children, and many parents are concerned about how to use medication correctly. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed answers on what medicines should be taken by children with wind-heat and cold, and provide structured data reference.
1. Symptoms of wind-heat and cold
The main symptoms of wind-heat cold include fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, and thirst. Different from wind-cold colds, wind-heat colds are usually accompanied by obvious heat symptoms and require targeted medication.
| Symptoms | Anemopyretic cold | Cold and cold |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | High fever is obvious | Low or no fever |
| nasal discharge | yellow thick | Thin |
| cough | Yellow and sticky phlegm | White and thin phlegm |
2. Commonly used medicines for children with wind-heat and colds
The following are the recommended medications for children with wind-heat and cold that have been highly searched in the past 10 days on the Internet:
| Drug name | Main ingredients | Applicable age | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Chia Qiao Qingre Granules | Forsythia, light tempeh, mint, etc. | More than 6 months | Disperse wind and relieve surface, clear away heat and guide stagnation |
| Children's Cold Granules | Patchouli, chrysanthemum, forsythia, etc. | 1 year old and above | Soothe wind and relieve surface, clear away heat and detoxify |
| Children's lung heat cough and asthma oral liquid | Ephedra, bitter almond, gypsum, etc. | 3 years and above | Clear away heat and detoxify, relieve the lungs and relieve cough |
3. Medication precautions
1.Use medication strictly according to age: Children of different ages have different tolerances to drugs, so be sure to choose drugs that are suitable for your age group.
2.Be aware of drug interactions: If you take other medicines at the same time, you need to consult your doctor or pharmacist to avoid adverse reactions.
3.Observe medication reactions: Children have special constitutions and need to be closely observed for adverse reactions such as rash, vomiting, etc. after taking the medicine.
4.It is not advisable to self-medicate for more than 3 days: If symptoms are not relieved, seek medical treatment promptly.
4. Adjuvant treatment methods
In addition to medication, the following auxiliary methods can be used to help relieve symptoms:
| method | Specific operations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| drink more water | Drink warm water in small amounts and frequently | Avoid drinking too much at one time |
| Light diet | Choose easy-to-digest porridge and vegetables | Avoid greasy and spicy food |
| physical cooling | Wipe forehead and armpits with warm water | Alcohol wiping is prohibited |
5. Answers to recent popular related questions
Based on the search data from the entire Internet, we have sorted out the issues that parents are most concerned about:
1.Q: Can I take antibiotics for wind-heat and cold?
A: Wind-heat and colds are mostly viral infections, and antibiotics are ineffective. Antibiotics are not recommended unless there is a bacterial infection.
2.Q: Can Chinese medicine and Western medicine be taken together?
A: It is recommended to take it 2 hours apart to avoid drug interactions. It is best to seek medical advice.
3.Q: When should I use antipyretics?
A: It can be used when the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, but the dosage must be strictly followed.
6. Preventive measures
Prevention is better than cure. The following are effective ways to prevent wind-heat and cold:
1. Maintain indoor air circulation and avoid going to crowded places
2. Pay attention to adding or removing clothes to avoid being hot or cold.
3. Ensure adequate sleep and enhance immunity
4. Eat a balanced diet and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
I hope this article can help parents correctly deal with wind-heat and colds in children. If you need to take medication, please do so under the guidance of a doctor and never take medication by yourself. If symptoms worsen or persist, seek medical attention promptly.
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