Patient's question:
A 2-year-4-month-old girl suddenly developed a fever. Her temperature is fine during the day but rises to 38.8°C at night. There are bubbles in her throat. Medicine has been given, but now it's the fifth day, and sometimes her temperature is still 37.8°C with dry, cracked, and bleeding lips. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
The baby has a fever, dry and cracked lips, and the illness has lasted for four or five days. It is suspected to be a mixed bacterial and viral infection in the upper respiratory tract. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a blood test and C-reactive protein check. If the bacterial infection is severe, intravenous antibiotics may be required. When the inflammation is not too severe, oral anti-inflammatory and heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs can be taken at home. Pay attention to letting the child drink more warm water, and lip balm can be applied to the dry and cracked lips.