Patient's question:
Feeling hot, sometimes vomiting, constipation, poor appetite, still in relatively good spirits, tongue is pink, slightly white coating on the surface of the tongue. Three days ago, the cause was taking the child to a convenience store at night and eating some ice cream. The cough and fever symptoms reappeared on the third night. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Took antibiotics like cephalexin and a clearing liquid medicine. The high fever has subsided now, but the cough persists. The kind of assistance needed: Please help explain a few things.Doctor's answer:
Consider wind-cold cough.Medical advice: Wind-cold cough can be tried, but if the condition is not improved through self-care, it is recommended to seek medical treatment at a hospital and follow the doctor's advice for treatment.
For wind-heat type fever: In addition to the general symptoms of fever such as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and headache, patients may also experience high fever, thick and yellow phlegm, sore throat (which often occurs before the fever symptoms), phlegm that is usually yellow or black, and constipation.
Treatment should follow the principle of clearing wind and cooling the exterior.