Patient's question:
Symptom Description: Every time she catches a cold, she has high fever, usually around 39 degrees Celsius, with no appetite. She doesn't cough much but does have phlegm. However, after the illness is cured, her voice remains slightly hoarse.Past Treatment and Effect: She received intravenous fluids and injections in the hospital, which helped her recover, but her voice changed slightly, becoming a bit hoarse.
Help Needed: How can her voice return to normal?
Doctor's answer:
The main symptom is a hoarse voice, often accompanied by fever, chills, and general malaise. It is more common in children under the age of four or five, with winter and spring being the peak seasons for this illness. Hoarseness is often a result of an upper respiratory infection, or it can be a precursor or complication of an acute infectious disease. At the onset, dry cough is common, which is milder during the day but becomes more pronounced at night when the child is asleep. Some children may have wheezing during inhalation, and severe cases may even experience difficulty breathing. It can be beneficial to give the child some foods that help soothe the throat.