Question
Over the past three months, a child has repeatedly experienced colds with symptoms including runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and loss of appetite. Although treatment has been administered, including Ciprofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Flumequine drops, Paracetamol, Cefalexin, Tylenol oral solution, and Ribavirin, the condition has not improved. The child has now experienced similar symptoms again three weeks ago and has been suffering for three months. What should be done?
Answer
The child’s condition requires further diagnosis and professional medical advice. It is recommended that parents take the child to a children’s hospital for a thorough examination. During the visit, request that the doctor retest the child’s blood to rule out the possibility of blood diseases. Ensure that the child drinks enough water as fever consumes body fluids and needs to be replenished promptly. Also, maintaining air quality and appropriate temperature is important. The indoor temperature should not be too high and should generally be kept between 21°C and 22°C. Additionally, do not dress the child in too many clothes so that their skin can be in contact with outdoor air, allowing air circulation and cooling to help reduce body temperature.