Patient's question:
A 8-month-old baby has been suffering from a viral upper respiratory infection with persistent fever that won't go down. I'm desperate and seeking help from responsible doctors. Previously, the baby was in good health. The current condition is as follows: On the 10th, at 10 PM, the baby suddenly developed a fever of 38.4°C. We initially tried physical methods to reduce the fever, but it had no effect, so we took the baby to the hospital.Treatment history and effectiveness: At the hospital's triage desk, her temperature was measured at 38.7°C, and she was given fever-reducing medication. Later, the doctor examined her and found slight pharyngitis. Blood tests confirmed it was a viral infection.
Doctor's answer:
I believe your baby has developed an upper respiratory infection after catching a cold, which has weakened the body's immune system, allowing the virus to enter. The clinical symptoms include fever, sore throat, discomfort, and pain. In addition to avoiding antibiotics to prevent further reduction in white blood cells, both viruses and fever-reducing medications can lower white blood cell counts. I recommend giving your baby oral Gancao particles and Ribavirin particles, increasing fluid intake with warm water. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, there is no need to take fever-reducing medication; physical cooling methods can be used instead. A diet of light, easily digestible foods is recommended, avoiding extremely cold, hard, and spicy foods that may cause irritation. Pay attention to preventing colds, as avoiding exposure to cold is key to alleviating the cold. I hope my explanation is helpful to you.