Patient's question:
Baby has had a stuffy nose for 42 days, and then yesterday had a slight cough. Last night, I noticed a high fever of 37.5 degrees. At midnight, I measured it once and it was 38 degrees. After checking the blood, the doctor said it was an allergy and suggested stopping formula and breastfeeding instead. The baby has been on formula for over a month, but it was being used in combination with breastfeeding. Could it be an allergy to the formula, or is there another reason for the fever?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, although the percentage of eosinophils in your blood test is slightly high, its absolute value is within the normal range. Moreover, you have been feeding your baby formula for over a month, so it should definitely not be the cause of his nasal congestion and cough. Generally, formula allergies usually manifest as skin rashes, nausea, and vomiting, and they do not cause fever. Your baby's nasal congestion, fever, and cough are likely due to a cold. Based on your blood test results, it should be a viral infection. You can give him children's antiviral oral liquid, children's paracetamol and chlopheniramine granules, and children's lung-cleaning syrup, among other medications. If his temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, there is no need to use fever-reducing medication. The above advice is for the question "Baby has nasal congestion for 42 days, and has a slight cough yesterday." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!