Treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in newborns

In fact, the body resistance of newborns is relatively poor, because they are not very familiar with the environment when they first come into this world. Once there is any poor care, it may cause upper respiratory tract infection in the newborn. Let us now learn about the treatment methods of upper respiratory tract infection in newborns.

Treatment:

Drug therapy

When the body temperature is above 38°C, you can take medicine to reduce fever, and repeat it every 4 hours. If high fever occurs, you can use 75% alcohol mixed with half warm water to do alcohol baths on both sides of the neck, armpits, abdominal grooves and other places where large arteries pulsate. You can use a cold towel to wet compress the head to cool down and prevent convulsions. Aspirin can be used to reduce fever. In case of high fever convulsions, the anticonvulsant can be injected intramuscularly with sodium phenobarbital.

Antibiotics are generally not used. When bacterial infection is suspected or there are complications, penicillin, cephalexin, erythromycin, etc. can be used. The specific medication is determined by the doctor.

If you use Chinese patent medicine, you can consult a doctor and choose children's cold granules, Vitamin C Yinqiao tablets, children's lung clearing pills, children's throat clearing granules, Isatis root granules, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, children's rejuvenation pills, children's heat-clearing powder, etc.

Diet therapy

It has significant therapeutic effects in preventing and treating upper respiratory tract infections in children, so parents may wish to try it.

Coriander and soybean soup: 30 grams of fresh coriander (cilantro), 50 grams of soybeans, add two and a half bowls of water and fry until one and a half bowls, add a little salt to season and serve.

Boil water with Chinese cabbage roots: Boil 7 Chinese cabbage roots, turn off the heat after 3 minutes, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, remove the roots and drink warm instead of water.

Dried cabbage and pork lung soup: Dried cabbage (200 grams), pork lung (200 grams) Seasoning: salt (3 grams), candied dates (3 pieces), vegetable oil (20 grams) 1. Wash the pork lungs, blanch them in boiling water, then remove and cut into pieces; 2. Add oil to a wok and heat it, stir-fry the pork lungs until cooked, rinse with clean water, drain and set aside; 3. Wash the dried cabbage and set aside; 4. Put the pork lungs, dried cabbage and candied dates into a pot, add appropriate amount of clean water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, and add salt to taste.

Efficacy: Nourishes the lungs and relieves cough, eliminates dryness and heat, and relieves gas and helps digestion.

The above article gives you a detailed introduction to the treatment methods for upper respiratory tract infections in newborns. I believe everyone has a relatively preliminary understanding. Therefore, if your child encounters such a situation in life, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.