Patient's question:
My son is 7 weeks old. He has a sore throat and a fever of 39°C these past two days. What should I do? He has taken fever-reducing medicine (Ibuprofen granules and tablets) and a cold medicine (Children's Compound Paracetamol and Phenylbutazone), but the fever hasn't gone down. It's been two days already. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Sore throat, fever, symptoms consistent with upper respiratory tract infection. Since the typical duration of a cold is 7 days, even with medication, it takes several days to improve, so there is no need to worry excessively. It is recommended to focus on taking fever-reducing medications such as ibuprofen granules, cold medications like pediatric compound amantadine tablets, and switch to azithromycin tablets. Drink plenty of fluids and get adequate rest. If there is still no improvement, it is advisable to have blood tests (e.g., complete blood count) and tests for Mycoplasma pneumoniae at the hospital. Intravenous treatment may be necessary if needed.