Patient's question:
The child has had a cough for about two months and it keeps coming back without fully resolving. It has now worsened again. Last night, they had two fever episodes, both at 38.5°C, and have been vomiting frequently. They are also not drinking much formula milk. There is some runny nose, and they often feel like they want to vomit with dry retching. The test results have just come out. What are these symptoms? What should be done?Doctor's answer:
The normal CRP value indicates that the child's current fever is likely caused by conditions such as a cold, with no signs of bacterial infection in the body. Since the temperature is below 38.5°C, temporary antipyretic medication can be given to address the symptoms. We are also unable to determine the cause of the cough at this time, so we recommend taking the child to the pediatric department of the hospital for follow-up treatment, such as antipyresis and symptomatic relief. Physical cooling methods can be used if necessary to lower the temperature.