Question
The child has been coughing for some time now, much more severe at night and in the morning. They don’t cough much during the day, and have also taken cold and cough medicine. Today, when they went to the hospital for a blood test, the white blood cell count was over 20,000. What’s going on?
Answer
The child’s total white blood cell count and neutrophil percentage are both elevated, which is consistent with the symptoms of bacterial inflammation. It is confirmed that the cough is caused by a bacterial infection, and medication must be administered to the child. The best course of action is to use cefradine granules for treatment, and it is important to ensure plenty of water intake and avoid catching a cold. This is the suggestion for the question “What should be done about a child’s persistent cough?” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!