Patient's question:
The child has had a fever of 38.6°C for two consecutive nights, but is fine during the day. They have a cough with phlegm and occasionally run a nose. They have taken Children's Paracetamol, Xanthine, and Chlorpheniramine Granules, as well as Amoxicillin. Is this the flu?Doctor's answer:
Influenza primarily manifests with fever, headache, muscle pain, and general malaise, with temperatures reaching up to 39—40°C. It may be accompanied by chills, shivering, and widespread muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and reduced appetite. Common symptoms include sore throat and mild cough, and may involve nasal congestion, runny nose, or discomfort behind the sternum. The face may appear flushed, and the eyes may be red and irritated.It's likely that your child has a simple viral infection, so there's no need to take amoxicillin orally. Increase fluid intake and use ibuprofen suspension to reduce fever.