Question
Recently, my boss mentioned that my mental state is not good and it has affected my work performance. I don’t want to be like this either. I often have trouble sleeping at night, sometimes feeling anxious, and feeling generally unwell. I’m worried that if the condition worsens, it will affect my health and work. What should I do if I have a cough and red throat for three weeks?
Answer
Based on your description, it is considered that the cough may be due to bronchitis or tracheitis. If the cough persists and antibiotics and antiviral medications are not effective, it is necessary to rule out a mycoplasma or chlamydia infection. Since children’s thermoregulatory centers are not fully developed, they are easily affected by external factors and can lead to temperature fluctuations. Generally, if the fever is below 38 degrees Celsius, there is no need to take fever-reducing drugs. Physical cooling methods such as wiping the body with alcohol or using warm water to wipe the face and forehead can be used. If the fever exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, ibuprofen suspension or naproxen can usually be taken.