Patient's question:
The child has a persistent cough with phlegm and fever, which keeps recurring. When the temperature was 39.5°C, they took medicine and it dropped to 38.5°C. The fever lasted for about 12 hours from night to morning. They received four injections of medicine, but the cough did not improve. After a day, the cough became worse again, and the temperature rose to 38.5°C. They had blood tests and were given intravenous fluids. Will the child have any long-term effects from this condition?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, the baby's high blood count indicates inflammation. If pneumonia leads to complications, it may result in sequelae. The complications of pneumonia include empyema, sepsis, and purulent meningitis, among others. It is recommended to take a chest X-ray for the child to rule out pneumonia, administer intravenous antibiotics and lung-cleaning medications, drink more water, avoid exposure to cold and extreme cold, maintain a light diet, and pay attention to rest. The above advice is for the question "Will there be sequelae if the child has recurrent cough and fever?" It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!