Question
The child started to have a fever on the 16th, and after the fever subsided on the 18th, they began to cough severely, accompanied by clear nasal discharge. Medications such as fever reducers, ceftriaxone, and bitter-sweet syrups have been used. Blood test results show there is no mycoplasma infection. Inquiry about whether to use ribavirin or other medications, as well as suggestions for the Three-Nine Three-Fu summer acupoint plaster application.
Answer
A child’s persistent cough after a fever may be due to a respiratory tract infection. If mycoplasma infection has been ruled out and only oral medications have been used for treatment, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, as intravenous treatment may be required. Consider doing nebulizer therapy, which can help with anti-allergy and expectoration. For respiratory diseases, trying the method of treating winter diseases in summer can be considered, but it is more important to strengthen the child’s constitution.