A one-year-old child with a cough has a blood white blood cell count of 9.83, is it normal?

Patient's question:

A 1.5-year-old baby with cough and phlegm, yellow nasal discharge, and elevated blood test results (white blood cells 9.83, lymphocytes 4.73) has been taking Puli Ke Anfen Pian and Baikeling for three days without improvement. How should the medication be changed?

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, the child has an infection and needs oral antibiotics. It is recommended to take azithromycin granules + compound amoxicillin and phenylephrine tablets, and encourage the child to drink plenty of plain water. The diet should be light and avoid greasy food. The above advice is for the question "Is it normal for a 1.5-year-old baby with cough and yellow nasal discharge to have a white blood cell count of 9.83 after blood tests?" It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wish you good health!

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