Patient's question:
Coughing for a few days now, I've recently started having intermittent high fever. Yesterday afternoon after getting a fever-reducing injection, the fever returned again at night, and it seems to be ineffective. Sometimes when I cough intensely, I also experience dry vomiting, and this morning after drinking a bottle of milk, I vomited it out with a few streaks of blood. I feel like my breathing is a bit tight, and it really pains my heart to see this.Previous Treatment and Effects:
I have previously experienced intermittent high fever, and there have been dry vomiting episodes, but they never contained blood.
Kind of Help Needed:
I want to know if other children experience similar symptoms, what the condition might be, and how serious it is when the vomiting contains blood. I hope experts can provide some clarification. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Mostly, cough is caused by inflammation due to upper respiratory infections. It is recommended to use some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with expectorants like Mucosolvan for treatment. If the cough is severe, the baby can be made to inhale steam; moist air helps to thoroughly clear lung mucus and calm the cough.Advice: If the child has a fever, it should be addressed urgently. Cold compresses and sponge baths can be used to lower the child's temperature as quickly as possible. A cold, wet towel can be applied to the forehead. It is also effective to use a waterproof plastic bag filled with ice wrapped in a dry towel to cover the head and neck. Applying compresses to the armpits and groin areas can enhance the effect.
A solution of 75% alcohol diluted with an equal amount of water can be used with a small towel to wipe the head, neck, armpits, chest, back, and limbs.