Patient's question:
The child had a cough two days ago, started fevering last night, and went to the doctor today who diagnosed them with mycoplasma pneumonia. They prescribed azithromycin. The child has taken the medicine, and today they had a low-grade fever of 39.3°C. After taking ibuprofen, they broke a sweat and the fever subsided, but it started again shortly after. Ibuprofen has been taken three times today. I want to ask how to handle this recurring fever and how many days it takes for azithromycin to take effect.Doctor's answer:
Mycoplasma infection is also a type of bacterial infection and can be accompanied by fever symptoms. Azithromycin is relatively effective for this condition, with a typical course of 5-7 days. If the fever symptoms reappear, there will be a fluctuation process in body temperature lasting 3 to 5 days. Ibuprofen can be used, but not more than four times within 24 hours. Currently, you can complement these treatments with lukewarm sponge baths or inserting a fever-reducing (suppository) into the buttocks for symptomatic relief. The above advice is for the question "My child coughed two days ago and started fevering last night." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!