Question
My child had a slight cough on January 11th and went to the hospital for a blood test on the 12th. The results were as follows: red blood cell count 4.22, hemoglobin concentration 115, red blood cell hematocrit 35.9, monocyte percentage 12, monocyte count 0.86 (the rest normal). We were given Huanglong Qingfei Decoction and Pudelan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid. Besides the virus syrup for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, my child had a fever of 39 degrees at 3 pm on the 13th. After taking fever-reducing medicine, they had a fever of 39 degrees again at 8:30 pm. We took more fever-reducing medicine, and now they have just cooled down to 38 degrees without sweating. Doctor, if the fever rises above 38.5 degrees again, can we take more fever-reducing medicine?
Answer
Based on your description, it is recommended to have your baby drink plenty of water and not to use fever-reducing medicine too frequently. You can try physical cooling methods or make a decoction with coriander roots, white carrots, ginger, and rock sugar for your baby to drink. These are suggestions for the question ‘What to Do When a Child Has a Cough and Fever?’ I hope this helps and wish your baby a speedy recovery!