Question
My child has a cold with coughing and a runny nose, and their white blood cell count is elevated. What’s going on?
Answer
Based on your description, a three-month-old child is experiencing recurring symptoms of fever and cough, which could be due to asthma bronchitis or pneumonia. The elevated white blood cell count indicates a possible bacterial infection. It is advisable to take your child to the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up consultation. Under the doctor’s guidance, consider using cefixime granules and Dingchuan oral liquid for treatment, along with children’s Chai Gui fever-reducing granules to assist in reducing fever. Additionally, using budesonide for nebulizer inhalation therapy can also help alleviate symptoms. If the child’s body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, temporary use of ibuprofen can be used for fever reduction. Wishing the child a speedy recovery!