Patient's question:
The child showed cough symptoms again on the evening of the 19th. On the morning of the 20th, they began to have a fever and dry cough, but the cough wasn't very severe. However, they vomited everything they ate or drank. In the afternoon, they went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the results indicated influenza. The doctor prescribed three days of intravenous drips, which they completed today. Yet, they are still feverish and dry-coughing, with no significant improvement in symptoms. I wonder if there's an issue with the medication prescribed by the doctor? Is there a better way to treat this? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
The flu is a more severe form of cold compared to the common cold. The common cold typically lasts for three to five days with a fever that doesn't subside. The flu, however, has a longer duration, sometimes even exceeding a week, and the fever is also more difficult to bring down. It's important to drink plenty of water and take medication as prescribed. It is recommended that you encourage your baby to drink more water, pay attention to monitoring their temperature, as it often fluctuates for three to four days. If the temperature is high, use fever-reducing medication. The illness usually takes about a week to fully recover. Don't hurry.