Low lymphocyte percentage in children with cough and fever may be caused by viral infections, which should be treated professionally in a hospital.
Children’s organs and immune systems are not fully developed, so they are susceptible to infectious diseases when they are exposed to cold or contaminants. Most of the viruses that infect children are adenovirus, rhinovirus, influenza virus, etc., which can produce cough, runny nose, fever, diarrhea and other symptoms. Blood tests may show a relatively normal white blood cell count and a decreased lymphocyte count.
When the child’s fever temperature is less than 38.5 ℃, you can first give the child physical antipyretic such as ice packs, warm water bath, when the temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃ need to use drugs to reduce fever, such as ibuprofen; and then use some antiviral drugs such as ribavirin, acyclovir; combined with bacterial infections require the use of antibiotics, such as penicillin, cephalexin; coughing with the use of aminophenol mephedrone and other drugs for symptomatic treatment.
When a child coughs and has a fever, it is recommended to actively seek medical attention, under the guidance of the doctor, regular treatment.