Question
Last evening, my child suddenly developed a fever, with a temperature of 38 degrees. The doctor diagnosed it as suspected pneumonia and prescribed medicine powder. After taking the medicine at night, the fever receded, but the child continued to cry in the afternoon, unwilling to drink milk or water and only wanting breast milk. The child could be fed formula milk after falling asleep, but there were a few coughs. I would like to inquire whether further examination is needed and for treatment advice.
Answer
Based on your description, an initial judgment suggests that the child may have contracted an upper respiratory infection or bronchitis. It is recommended to conduct a detailed examination to determine the cause. If there are symptoms such as high fever, difficulty breathing, or abnormal lung sounds, pneumonia may be a possibility. After confirmation of the diagnosis, treatment methods should be chosen according to the cause. For viral infections, antiviral drugs like ribavirin and Xypaflam can be used; for bacterial infections, amoxicillin can be used. For fever reduction, ibuprofen can be used in conjunction with physical cooling methods. To relieve coughing, dextromethorphan can be used. Please follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. The above information is for reference only.