Question
My child has a fever, cough, red eyes, and discharge. Previous treatments included oral azithromycin and ambroxol. What should I do now? Is there a possibility of measles?
Answer
Fever in children is usually a symptom of inflammation. However, the medications you mentioned are not recommended for first-line use. It is advised to avoid drugs that may be harmful to liver and kidney function, especially if the dosage control is not well-managed, as they could be detrimental to the child. Initially, it is suggested to use medications with fewer side effects for treatment. If these medications are not available, it is recommended to start with physical cooling (cooling) and anti-inflammatory therapy. It is not advisable to randomly select other medications. The above suggestions are for the situation of “high fever with cough, red eyes, and discharge.” I hope this helps you; wish you health!