What to Do When a Child Coughs and Has a Fever

If a child has a cough and fever, especially worse at night, it’s recommended to take cough suppressants, anti-inflammatory medication, and fever-reducing drugs. Experts suggest drinking plenty of water, taking ibuprofen for fever relief, eating a light diet, and keeping the indoor air fresh to prevent smoke and dust from affecting the child.
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What to Do When a Child Coughs and Has a Fever?

The child has had a cough with fever since last Saturday. The doctor diagnosed it as purulent tonsillitis and prescribed cefaclor dry suspension and Jinding oral liquid for treatment. After three days, the fever subsided, but the cough worsened. The child was seen again, and blood tests were normal, as were lung and tracheal examinations. The doctor diagnosed the cough as being caused by viral influenza and stopped the anti-inflammatory medication, switching to compound houttuynia syrup for treatment. However, the child still frequently coughed. Inquired whether other medications or other dietary methods were needed to alleviate the cough symptoms.
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