Is it dangerous for children with upper respiratory tract infections to take medicine and need to go to the hospital?

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Hello doctor! My nephew is only 3 months old, for the past 2 weeks he has had a cough and shortness of breath, wheezing as if there is phlegm in his throat. The baby went to the doctor, the doctor said he had an upper respiratory infection and gave him medicine to thin the mucus (light dose). I have been taking it for 3 days with no effect. Please ask the doctor, is it dangerous for children with upper respiratory tract infections to take medicine and need to go to the hospital? Thank you doctor.
Tran Thanh Trung (1986)
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Hello! You should take your baby to see a specialist, because the baby is only 3 months old and has a cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing if left for a long time, it will be dangerous.
In addition, the doctor will provide in-depth advice on upper respiratory tract infections and have the most appropriate treatment for the child's health condition.
You can register for a child's examination at a hospital of Vinmec Health System to be examined by qualified doctors.
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Answered by Doctor of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.