Patient's question:
The child showed symptoms of cough again on the evening of the 19th. In the morning of the 20th, they started to have a fever and dry cough, but the cough wasn't very severe. However, they vomited no matter what 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 drip treatment. It's been three days since they finished the treatment today, but they are still feverish and dry coughing. The symptoms haven't significantly improved. I wonder if there's a problem with the medication the doctor prescribed? 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 usually 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's recommended to give your baby more water and pay attention to monitoring their temperature. The temperature may fluctuate for three to four days. If the temperature is high, use fever-reducing medication. It takes about a week for the illness to fully recover. Don't hurry.