Patient's question:
The child has had a cough, low fever, and body aches for more than a week. They have taken Qingkailing and Si Ji Fever-Reducing Effervescent, but there is no improvement. They have also taken antipyretic and analgesic tablets for the low fever.Previous treatment and effectiveness:
The medications were purchased over-the-counter.
Type of help desired:
The child wants to know what illness it might be and what medications to take.
Doctor's answer:
A 12-year-old child with a cough and high fever for one week is suspected of having influenza or a bacterial infection causing bronchitis or pneumonia.Advice: It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for blood tests and C-reactive protein tests. If it is a bacterial infection, oral or intravenous antibiotics are needed. If it is a viral infection, antiviral treatment can be administered. Drink plenty of water. If Qingkailing fever-reducing granules are ineffective, Lianhua Qingwen capsules are recommended, along with Compound Fresh Bamboo Shoot Oral for clearing the lungs and cooling blood.