Question
My child showed cough symptoms again on the 19th night. By the morning of the 20th, they had started to have a fever and dry vomiting, with not too severe coughing. However, they vomit no matter what they eat or drink. In the afternoon, we went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the result was influenza. The doctor prescribed three days of intravenous drip, and today is the third day. The fever and dry vomiting are still present, with no significant relief of symptoms. Do I think there’s a problem with the medicine the doctor prescribed? Are there any better treatment methods? Thank you.
Answer
The flu is a more severe form of common cold. The common cold typically lasts for three to five days, with persistent fever. The flu can last even longer, sometimes over a week, with fever that is more difficult to bring down. It’s important to drink plenty of water and to take medication as directed. I suggest you give your baby more water and monitor their temperature closely; it usually fluctuates for three to four days. If the temperature is high, use fever-reducing medication. It takes a full week for the disease to completely recover. Don’t worry too much.