Patient's question:
Pull down to refresh, baby is 15 months old.On the 13th, the baby had a cold, fever (38-38.7°C), clear nasal discharge, and slight cough. The baby was in good spirits. We took the baby for acupuncture and gave them cold medicine. By the 14th, the fever had gone, and there was no clear nasal discharge, but there was still slight coughing. By the evening of the 16th, the baby had started to have a fever again. High fever (37.8-38°C), cough with phlegm, poor spirits, and poor appetite. We took the baby to the hospital for a complete blood count, and the white blood cell count was low (3.2). How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Friend, according to the situation you described, the baby's symptoms should be a result of a cold-induced upper respiratory infection. Friend, according to the situation you described, the baby's symptoms should be a result of a cold-induced upper respiratory infection. However, the low white blood cell count in the blood test suggests a viral infection. It is recommended to increase fluid intake, combine antiviral treatment with clearing the lungs and cooling the blood medications, and avoid the use of antibiotics for the time being.