Patient's question:
My child is 18 years old. Five days ago, they were diagnosed with mycoplasma infection. The doctor prescribed azithromycin, Cai Gui antipyretic granules, and Fei Rè Ké Chuǎn oral liquid. For the first three days, they had a fever that spiked to 39.5°C, sometimes even reaching 40.2°C, every two hours, and sometimes even less. They used fever-reducing medication to lower the temperature. On the fourth day, they only had one fever episode during the entire day, with a temperature of 38.2°C. However, since yesterday, they have been coughing severely. Last night, they couldn't lie down due to the coughing—it was a light cough, but the sound was extremely loud. This morning at 4 a.m., their temperature was 38.4°C. Should the medication regimen be adjusted?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you. The baby has recurrent high fever with prolonged duration, so it's recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination. Check the blood routine to see if the infection hasn't been suppressed or if it's a severe cold. Based on the examination results, adjust the medication accordingly, and if necessary, receive intravenous treatment. The above is the advice for the question "How to deal with my 5-year-old child diagnosed with mycoplasma infection?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!