Question
Your child has a recurring high fever and cough, indicating a possibility of infection. What should you do?
Answer
Avoid self-medication and seek a prompt physical examination. Recheck routine blood test and C-reactive protein levels, have the doctor examine the throat and listen to the lungs, and perform a chest X-ray if necessary. The anti-inflammatory effect of traditional Chinese medicine is not as strong as Western medicine, so it’s not recommended to change medications arbitrarily. In addition to timely treatment for acute respiratory infections, maintain a positive attitude towards the disease, as this is crucial for timely symptomatic treatment. Also, pay attention to diet and care, maintain a balanced diet, and ensure timely digestion of body nutrients. Believe that this will definitely help expel the acute respiratory infection.