Patient's question:
Is it true that after taking cephradine and azithromycin multiple times for illness, they gradually become ineffective? The patient is a male, 3.5 years old. Previously, he was prone to fever and cough. His current condition: 1. On June 11th, he had a high fever of around 37.5 degrees, and he increased his fluid intake. 2. On the morning of June 12th, he took cephradine and a cough medicine. By noon, his temperature had dropped to 38.5 degrees, and nearly at 3 PM, it reached 40 degrees.Doctor's answer:
The course of respiratory tract infections is generally 5-7 days. According to the blood test results from the 11th, it was the right decision to use cefalexin.Recommendations:
1. Antibiotics are being changed too frequently. It is recommended to recheck the blood count today and decide on the appropriate anti-inflammatory medication based on the blood test results.
2. While oral anti-inflammatory drugs cannot control the high fever, you can also take traditional Chinese medicine formulations that clear heat and detoxify. During high fever, timely physical cooling is necessary, and it is important to keep hands and feet warm. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, take fever-reducing medication.
3. The anti-inflammatory medication should be chosen appropriately. Shuanghuanglian has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, so it can be taken as the primary treatment.