Question
A 7-month-old baby recovered from diarrhea after three to four days of treatment, but then developed a fever at night. After local hospital examination, the diagnosis was bronchitis with wheezing symptoms. The doctor recommended intravenous infusion, and two bottles of medication were infused yesterday. Treatment was not continued today, and the fever subsided yesterday afternoon. Now, the baby cries when coughing, with less coughing during the day and more severe at night, with a sound of phlegm in the throat.
Answer
This situation is typically caused by acute gastroenteritis leading to decreased immunity, which then triggers the baby’s diarrhea and subsequent respiratory infection. The baby cries when coughing possibly due to throat pain during coughing. It is recommended to visit a regular pediatric hospital for examination, use cephalosporin antibiotics for timely treatment, and use nebulizer inhalation medication to stabilize symptoms. Future follow-ups are also necessary.