What to Do If Your Child Has Low Platelet Count

My son is 12 years old. About half a month ago, he had a cold with coughing and asthma. He received intravenous injections for 4 days but has not recovered yet; he still has coughing and phlegm. Yesterday, a blood test showed that his platelet count is low, only 90, and his hemoglobin level is 11.0, with all other indicators normal. What should the expert do?
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What to Do If Your Child Has Severe Cough with Phlegm?

Your child’s cough with phlegm is severe. After taking Azithromycin and Cefixime for three days, there has been no improvement. You have also given them Cefixime for three days previously, totaling six days of cough. The child had a fever for two days and now the fever has subsided, but they still cough and wheeze. I’m taking medicine and seeing if I should go for intravenous fluid treatment. I’m very worried about such a young child.
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What to Do If Your Child hasn’t Pooped for Three Days?

If a child hasn’t had a bowel movement for three days, it may be due to gastrointestinal heat and fluid depletion leading to constipation. It is recommended to adopt cooling and moistening the intestines methods, such as taking cod liver oil and honey, and drinking plenty of water. If the symptoms persist, it is advisable to consult a pediatrician.
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