What to Do When a Child Has a Cough Without Fever for a Long Time

My child is 3 years old and has been taking medication for almost half a month, including expectorant syrup, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cold medicine. However, the cough persists and cannot be cured completely. What should I do if a child has a persistent cough without fever? This situation is likely caused by pneumonia, and it is recommended to take oral symptomatic medication for treatment. If there are symptoms of a cold, additional medication can be added. The expectorant syrup has good effects on clearing the lungs; it is worth trying. Avoid spicy and fried foods as they can worsen the condition. Also, drink plenty of hot water, maintain an optimistic attitude, which can enhance the vitality of the immune system, get enough rest, and increase daily exercise to prevent overexertion.
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What to Do When a Child Has Bloody Diarrhea?

My younger brother started experiencing diarrhea with blood in his stool last night. I gave him some medication, but the situation didn’t improve. Now, he’s still having persistent diarrhea, and the amount of blood is more severe than yesterday. How should I handle the situation of a child having bloody diarrhea?
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What to Do When a Child Has Low Platelets?

A four-year-old boy suffering from viral influenza had a persistent fever for four days. However, the fever kept recurring, and after a blood test at the hospital, it was discovered that his platelet count had dropped to 53 (normal range is 100-300), with a CRP of 11 and a reticulocyte count of 0.4. The platelet count has not yet recovered. Should artificial intervention be used to prevent chronicization or medication be taken? This will be known after the blood test. The most common platelet-reducing disease in children is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, an unexplained blood system disease often related to the immune system. It is recommended that you take your child to a local regular hospital for a bone marrow biopsy first for diagnosis before treatment!
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