Should You Stop Taking Cold Medicine If You Feel Better?
If you feel better from a cold, can you stop taking medication? Hello Dr. Huang, If I have been taking Western medicine for a common cold for two days and feel better, can I stop taking the medication? Or is it better to finish the prescribed course of medication? (The doctor p...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
In theory, if symptoms have completely improved, medication can be discontinued; however, symptom improvement may sometimes be due to the effects of the medication. Therefore, it is recommended to continue taking cold medication for an additional day after symptoms have resolved.[Read More] Should You Stop Taking Cold Medicine If You Feel Better?
Essential Medications and Tips for Traveling with Young Children
Emergency measures when traveling abroad with children? When traveling abroad with a 3-year-old child, you should prepare the following essential medications: 1. **Fever and Pain Relief**: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) suitable for children. 2. **Cold and ...
Dr. Xu Li'an Reply:
Since you did not specify the country you are going to, I can only suggest that you bring common cold medications and gastrointestinal medications, including antipyretics and antidiarrheals, as well as some topical ointments for cuts or insect bites. I recommend taking your child...[Read More] Essential Medications and Tips for Traveling with Young Children
Understanding Viruses: Definition and Key Characteristics Explained
What is a virus? What is its definition? What is a virus? What is its definition?
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
- Viruses are absolute parasitic organisms. - They consist of DNA or RNA enclosed within a protein coat or capsid, which may be surrounded by a lipid bilayer envelope. - They can cause acute diseases (such as the common cold and influenza), remain latent for a lifetime or cause...[Read More] Understanding Viruses: Definition and Key Characteristics Explained
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