Question
The child started having a fever of 38.8 degrees at around 8 PM last night, and threw up after taking the fever-reducing medicine. The whole night, the body temperature was maintained at 38.5 degrees. This morning, after breakfast at 10 AM, the fever rose to 39 degrees again. The child took the fever-reducing medicine again and was given Azithromycin and pediatric cough syrup. The fever-reducing medicine is taken every 4 hours today, and the body temperature is still at 38.7 degrees. The symptoms include fever, slight coughing, and runny nose. Is this medication appropriate? How long might the fever last? Is it harmful to the child’s body?
Answer
For a mild cough, Azithromycin can be taken according to 10 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, once a day. Continue taking Azithromycin for three consecutive days. If the symptoms do not improve or gradually worsen, please go to the local hospital in time for a doctor to listen for any abnormal lung sounds. The above suggestions are for the question “What to Do When a Child Keeps on Having a Fever, Coughing, and Runny Nose?” I hope they are helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery!