Patient's question:
Child has had a cough, low fever, and body aches for more than a week. Have taken Qingkailing and Si Ji Fever-Reducing Effervescent, but symptoms haven't improved. Also given low-grade fever and taken antipyretic and analgesic tablets.Previous treatment and effectiveness:
Purchased medication from a pharmacy.
Type of help desired:
Want to ask the doctor what the illness is and what medicine 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 a blood test and C-reactive protein check. If it is a bacterial infection, oral or intravenous antibiotics are needed. If it is a viral infection, antiviral treatment can be administered. Drink more water. If Qingkailing fever-reducing granules are not effective, Lianhua Qingwen capsules and Compound Fresh Bamboo Liquid oral for clearing lungs and cooling blood are recommended.