Question
A two-and-a-half-year-old child had a low-grade fever of 37.6 degrees on the morning of October 20, with symptoms of a runny nose and nasal congestion, but no coughing. They took pediatric paracetamol and antihistamine granules, as well as the anti-inflammatory drug Cefaclor. On October 21, after not having a fever again, they did not take the anti-inflammatory drug. On October 22, around 5 pm, the fever rose to 39.6 degrees. They went to the hospital for blood tests, and the doctor said the blood count was good, and the lungs were in good condition. At home, they took antipyretic medication and also consumed anti-inflammatory drugs.
Answer
The main symptoms of viral influenza in children include fever that may or may not be present, varying body temperature, clear runny nose, hiccups, coughing, good spirits, decreased appetite, and sometimes accompanied by dry heaves and nausea or vomiting. Only a few children may experience a recurrence of high fever with convulsions. The main symptoms of bacterial influenza in children are fever, especially persistent high fever that does not subside, purulent nasal discharge, sore throat, listlessness, poor appetite, and some children may experience a recurrence of high fever with convulsions.