Patient's question:
A 10-year-old boy has a sore throat and cough. He took medicine all day, and his cough reduced, but by night, he had a fever of 38.4°C. At 7:40 AM on the third day, his temperature was 37.4°C.Doctor's answer:
The child's condition is considered to be a respiratory infection. Generally, the temperature will fluctuate for three to four days, and it will take about a week for the illness to fully recover. You can start by drinking more water and monitoring the temperature. It is recommended that you take good care of the child, encourage them to drink more water, and maintain a light diet. The temperature will usually fluctuate for three to four days, and it will take about a week for the illness to fully recover. Taking the medication as prescribed should be sufficient. The above is advice on this matter. We hope it will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!