Question
A one-year-old child experienced coughing before bedtime last night, and this morning, they had a fever and continued to cough. They took fever-reducing medication at lunchtime, which slightly relieved the symptoms, but they started to have a fever again in the afternoon. Currently, they have a slight breathing sound during sleep. They have had similar situations in the past, which were resolved after hospitalization. Just the other day, they were cured of chronic bronchitis. Now, I hope to understand how to treat and prevent the child from getting sick again.
Answer
Coughing and fever symptoms in children are often caused by respiratory infections, such as acute tracheitis, bronchitis, or bronchiolitis. It is recommended to take the child to see a pediatrician immediately for a physical examination, to assess the condition of the respiratory tract, and to prescribe anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications as needed. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is important to promptly reduce the fever and ensure adequate fluid intake. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you and your child good health.