Patient's question:
Doctor, a 4-year-old child had a fever of 38.8°C on the evening of the 25th, took fever-reducing medication orally, and on the 26th, a urine test showed a viral infection. They are taking Qingfei Heji prepared by Liaoning Traditional Chinese Medicine. The highest temperature reached 38.8°C, on the 27th, the highest temperature was 38°C, mostly around 37.5°C, on the 28th, the cough improved, on the 29th, the cough also improved, with the highest temperature reaching 38°C. Do I need to go to the hospital for further and more detailed examination?Doctor's answer:
According to your description of your child's condition, if they have a cough with phlegm and a fever, it is likely caused by bronchitis. My suggestion is that if your child has a recurring cough, you can take them to the hospital to have their trachea and lungs checked to see if there is any inflammation, and then take medication based on the situation. The above is my advice on the question "Does a 4-year-old child with fever and cough relief still need to go to the hospital for examination?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!