Question
My child had a cough again on the evening of the 19th. By the morning of the 20th, they had started to have a fever and dry vomiting, but the cough was not severe. However, they vomited no matter what they ate or drank. In the afternoon, we went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the result was that they had the flu. The doctor prescribed three days of intravenous drip, and today is the third day, but they are still feverish and experiencing dry vomiting. The symptoms have not shown any significant relief. Do I think there is a problem with the medicine the doctor prescribed? Are there any better ways to treat it? Thank you.
Answer
The flu is a more severe type of cold than a common cold, with a common cold lasting for three to five days and fever not subsiding. The flu can last even longer, sometimes over a week, with fever being more difficult to bring down. It is important to drink plenty of water and take medication diligently. I suggest you give your baby more water and monitor their body temperature closely; it usually fluctuates for three to four days. If the temperature is high, use fever-reducing medication. It takes about a week for the disease to completely heal. Don’t worry too much.