Question
A four-year-old child has been experiencing a fever and cough for two days, with a high fever of 41 degrees last night. How should one handle the situation? The child initially had a cough for a day, then developed a fever on the third day. They were taken to the hospital for medication and intravenous fluid treatment. Symptoms improved during the day, but the fever returned at night, prompting another visit to the doctor. A fever patch was applied, and medication was prescribed, but the child still had a persistent fever and cough in the morning. Last night, the child’s hands and feet were cold, and after a while, the high fever intensified. This morning, the child is still experiencing a fever and cough. How should one handle this situation? The child has a hernia issue, poor constitution, and has frequently had fevers in the past, repeatedly presenting with similar symptoms. Although medication and intravenous fluid treatment were administered in the hospital, there has been no significant improvement in symptoms.