Fever and cough in children are usually caused by viral or bacterial infections. Antiviral or antibacterial drugs and fever-reducing medications are generally recommended.
1. Antiviral treatment: Virus-induced respiratory infections can cause fever and cough in children, usually with sore throat, nasal congestion and other symptoms, which can be treated with antiviral medications, such as oseltamivir (not recommended for infants under 1 year of age), under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Antibacterial treatment: Bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract can also cause fever and cough in children, and can be treated with antibacterial drugs such as cephalosporins and amoxicillin under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Anti-fever medication: If the child’s body temperature >38.5 degrees Celsius, can be given under the guidance of the doctor antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen, etc. If the body temperature <38.5 degrees Celsius, can be given to the physical cooling, and to monitor the change of body temperature.
If the child’s fever and cough symptoms are serious or symptoms continue without improvement, it is recommended to seek medical attention.