Patient's question:
Nursing milk makes me vomit, I have a slight cough, and it has been two or three days already. I don't know if this situation is serious or if it could be the flu. This is quite concerning. I have already started IV treatment, but it seems like the fever hasn't subsided significantly. It felt a bit better tonight, but I don't know if this is important.12/04, What kind of assistance is needed: Why has the fever persisted for two or three days after catching a cold? The child is so young, and I'm very worried.
Hello, what should I pay attention to?
Doctor's answer:
What is the sudden high fever of the child? If the temperature suddenly drops to above 38 degrees, it is very likely to be influenza. If it is not above 38 degrees, the possibility of influenza is not high.Advice: A typical symptom of influenza is that the patient's temperature rapidly drops to above 38 degrees during the initial stage of the illness, followed by moderate fever lasting 3 to 4 days.
Care for the child: If the child's temperature drops to above 38 degrees at the beginning, it is recommended to seek follow-up treatment in the respiratory department immediately. Influenza, apart from its typical characteristics, can cause severe lung complications such as infectious pneumonia. Since the respiratory system of children is not fully developed, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to prevent reinfection with infectious pneumonia.