Question
A 5-year-old girl often has a runny nose and coughs after catching a cold. Even when she is not feverish, she often has a runny nose. She had a high fever and coughed up phlegm in the early morning. She took Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium Granules, Children’s Acetaminophen Paracetamol Granules, and Loquat Lung Clearing Granules. She also applied a cold towel to her forehead to reduce the fever. Soon after, she began to dry heave and vomited twice, and is now sleeping. Past treatment and effects: In the past, similar situations would involve using antipyretic injections and cold medicine, along with traditional Chinese medicine enemas for treatment, but the effect was limited.
Answer
The girl often experiences recurrent fever, runny nose, and coughing up phlegm, which may indicate a lower immune function. If she has bronchitis, an X-ray may show an obvious increase in lung texture. The girl’s frequent illness may be related to a weakened immune system. It is recommended to take her to the hospital for a detailed immune function check-up. In daily life, it is important to enhance the child’s ability to resist diseases by regularly vaccinating, maintaining a balanced diet, avoiding faddy eating habits, and consuming foods rich in high-quality protein, various vitamins, and trace elements such as lean meat, fish meat, and fresh fruits and vegetables.