Question
The child has been suffering from a fever with cough and phlegm for 40 days. Although it’s not pneumonia, the blood test shows signs of infection. Antibiotics and other medications have been administered during the hospital stay, but there has been no improvement. What methods can help the child cough up phlegm and reduce fever?
Answer
From your description, the child is primarily experiencing symptoms of low fever, cough, and phlegm. The blood test results show elevated white blood cells, indicating an infection is present. However, it is normal for a two-month-old baby to have lymphocytes lower than neutrophils. It is recommended to give the child antiviral oral liquid and Pulileke mixture, avoid intravenous fluid administration, drink plenty of water, and frequently pat the child’s back to prevent the development of pneumonia. This is the advice for the question ‘What should be done for a two-month-old baby with low fever, slight cough, and phlegm?’.