Question
Patient’s Symptoms Description: The child started coughing two days ago and has been taking ribavirin and cough syrup. On the third day, they began taking Etizolam and cefixime dry suspension. Last night, the child suddenly developed a fever of 38.8 degrees Celsius and took acetaminophen sustained-release tablets and a fever-reducing patch. The laboratory and examination results need to be uploaded as photos, but the patient is unsure how to proceed. After visiting the hospital for blood tests, they inquired about treatment options.
Answer
Based on the patient’s description, the cough and sputum may be caused by viral, bacterial, or mycoplasma infections. It is recommended to treat the symptoms with methods such as nebulization inhalation. After nebulization, use an open-palm technique to gently pat the back to help expel sputum. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, take physical cooling measures and drink plenty of warm water. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, consider using fever-reducing medication. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to the patient, wishing for good health.