Patient's question:
The baby has a sore throat and a slight hoarseness, and also has a fever. Yesterday, the fever was quite high, and only after taking fever-reducing medicine could it be lowered. The fever came and went every 4 hours. Later, last night, fever-reducing medicine was applied to the buttocks, but after 12 hours, the fever returned again. Now there are fever-reducing medicines at home: acetaminophen suppositories, children's Chai Gui heat-reducing granules, monkey ear ring anti-inflammatory medicine, children's acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine, and jiebei mixture. Which ones should be taken? Are these medications appropriate for the symptoms? Occasionally, there is a cough.Doctor's answer:
The baby has been having repeated fever and getting sick too often. It's better to go to the hospital first for blood tests, including complete blood count and C-reactive protein, as well as a flu virus test. If the results suggest flu infection, it's recommended to start oral oseltamivir treatment for the flu as soon as possible. Also, try physical methods to reduce fever. If that doesn't work, take fever-reducing medication and monitor the situation. If the fever doesn't subside, go to the hospital immediately for further examination and follow the doctor's treatment plan. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery.