Question
My child is 68 weeks old and has been coughing with phlegm and running a nose recently. He started hiccuping yesterday and had clear runny nose. He has a high fever now, up to 38.5 degrees Celsius, and is also experiencing sore throat, stomach pain, and dry heaves. He has thrown up everything after that.
Answer
The baby had a cough with phlegm before, and now he has a high fever and hiccups, which may indicate a secondary flu infection. The flu can cause symptoms such as high fever, runny nose, dry heaves, and abdominal pain. Currently, taking oseltamivir orally is acceptable. However, due to the dry heaves and potential side effects of oseltamivir, it’s best to take the medication after meals. If persistent dry heaves cannot be effectively relieved, intravenous drip therapy might be necessary.