Patient's question:
The baby had a fever for two days, which then subsided. However, over the next two days, she began to cough and feel lethargic, though she wasn’t feverish. The cough became quite severe, and she didn’t sleep well. In the afternoon, I took her to the doctor. At the time, she wasn’t feverish, and a blood test revealed a viral cold. When we got home and she took the medicine, the baby fell asleep for her nap. But later that night, her fever returned. She had already been fever-free for two days, yet suddenly developed a fever again. She has taken two fever-reducing medications, but I’m wondering what’s going on? (Female, 2 years old)Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you with your questions. According to your description, the baby has a fever and cough caused by an upper respiratory infection. Today, at the hospital, blood tests and lung percussion or chest X-rays were performed, and it is possible to rule out bronchitis. In the early stages of inflammation, the temperature may fluctuate. Symptomatic treatment is recommended. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, take fever-reducing medication and use warm water to bathe for cooling. Also, take lung-cleaning and expectorant drugs, drink plenty of water, eat light and easily digestible food, avoid contact with cold patients, pay attention to keeping warm, and prevent catching a cold.