Question
My child has been wanting to take naps for several days after receiving IV therapy. Is this normal? Sometimes he coughs, and I’ve given him pediatric lung-cooling and blood-cooling oral liquid. Shouldn’t there be any drug allergy reaction?
Answer
If a baby always wants to take naps, it is usually a sign of a more severe illness, dehydration, or low potassium and calcium levels due to poor appetite. Firstly, make sure to give your child plenty of water to ensure adequate urine output. If necessary, you can take oral rehydration salts. At the same time, adopt small and frequent meals with light and easy-to-digest food. If needed, hospital IV treatment should be considered. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!