Question
What could be the causes of a child’s cough and fever?
Answer
According to your description, if a child’s cough and fever are accompanied by a white blood cell count greater than 20,000, it is usually necessary to undergo intravenous treatment, and attention should be paid to changes in body temperature and other abnormal symptoms. It is recommended to undergo a chest X-ray to rule out the possibility of pneumonia. In terms of treatment, the combination of penicillins and cephalosporins is the first choice. If there is a large amount of sputum, it may also be considered to use ammonium bromide liquid for cooling blood treatment, or oral urgent syrup, or rhubarb and date powder for clearing the lungs and removing wind, or adopt nebulization treatment. The key is to carry out anti-inflammatory treatment to quickly reduce the white blood cell count, and wish your child a speedy recovery! In addition to timely treatment, patients should also maintain a good mood in daily life, as a good mood is very helpful for the recovery from illness. I hope the above answer can help you, thank you!