Patient's question:
Doctor, a 9-month-old baby has a high fever. Are there any restrictions on how many days you can continuously use ibuprofen suspension drops and acetaminophen sustained-release tablets? Or should you keep using them as long as the temperature exceeds 38.5? The high fever is caused by a virus, and blood test results are normal.Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is speculated that the characteristics of a viral infection include recurrent fever. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, there is no need to take fever-reducing medication. If the temperature is high, it is recommended to take some fever-reducing medication and cold medicine. Then, pay attention to drinking more water every day to enhance viral metabolism, which is beneficial for reducing fever. Monitor the data of the condition changes and temperature fluctuations, and make timely adjustments if any abnormalities are found.