What medicine should a seven-year-old child take for a cold? Hot topics on the Internet and scientific medication guide
Recently, with the change of seasons and the advent of high influenza season, children's cold medication has become the focus of parents' attention. The following are scientific suggestions compiled based on hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to help parents safely deal with colds in their seven-year-old children.
1. Recent hot data related to colds in children
| Hot search keywords | Search popularity index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Medication Guide for Children | 1,250,000 | WeChat, Zhihu |
| Selection of antipyretics | 980,000 | Douyin, Xiaohongshu |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine VS Western Medicine | 760,000 | Weibo, mother and baby forum |
| Dietary remedies | 550,000 | Go to the kitchen and station B |
2. Principles of cold medication for seven-year-old children
1.Identify the cause:Common colds are mostly caused by viruses and do not require antibiotics. If the high fever persists or symptoms worsen, seek medical attention.
2.Age adaptation:Seven-year-old children need to choose children-specific dosage forms to avoid reducing the dosage of adult drugs.
3.Single ingredient:The risk of compound cold medicine is higher, and symptomatic treatment with a single ingredient is recommended.
3. Recommended medication list (subject to doctor’s advice)
| Symptoms | Optional medications | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Fever (>38.5℃) | ibuprofen suspension Acetaminophen oral solution | More than 6 hours apart, no more than 4 times in 24 hours |
| Congested nose and runny nose | Physiological seawater nasal spray Loratadine syrup (in case of allergies) | Avoid ingredients containing pseudoephedrine |
| Cough with phlegm | Ambroxol oral solution acetylcysteine granules | Codeine-based antitussives are prohibited |
4. Natural therapies that have been hotly discussed recently
1.Honey water:The World Health Organization recommends that children over 1 year old take cough medicine at night, and children aged seven years old should not exceed 10ml per day.
2.Ginger brown sugar water:It is only suitable for use in the early stages of colds and colds, and is contraindicated for children with diabetes.
3.Steam inhalation:Warm water steam below 39℃ can relieve nasal congestion. Parents are required to monitor the whole process to prevent burns.
5. Medication contraindication reminder
| banned drugs | risk | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirin | Reye's syndrome | Acetaminophen |
| Medicines containing codeine | Respiratory depression | Dextromethorphan (as directed by your doctor) |
| Take a variety of compound cold medicines at the same time | Excess ingredient | Single symptomatic medication |
6. Latest suggestions from experts (updated in 2023)
1. The Chinese Medication Guide for Children emphasizes: When the body temperature is below 38.5°C and the patient is in good spirits, priority should be given to physical cooling.
2. The American Academy of Pediatrics reminds: The course of a cold usually lasts 7-10 days, and overuse of medications may prolong the recovery time.
3. Japanese researchers found that vitamin D supplements can reduce the frequency of respiratory infections, but the effect is limited during treatment.
7. Essential observations for parents
• High fever that lasts for more than 3 days
• Respiratory rate >30 breaths/minute
• Listlessness or unusual irritability
• Significant decrease in urine output
If the above situation occurs, you need to seek medical treatment immediately.
Warm reminder: The data in this article comes from the State Food and Drug Administration, authoritative medical journals and hot search lists on major platforms. Please consult your pediatrician for specific medication. Children need to accurately calculate the dosage of medication, and it is recommended to use the special measuring tool that comes with the medication.
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