Patient's question:
An eight-month-old baby has been suffering from a viral upper respiratory infection with persistent fever that won't subside. I'm desperate for help from responsible doctors. Previously, the child 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. Then, 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. After the doctor's examination, it was noted that her throat was slightly inflamed. Blood tests confirmed 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 and allowed the virus to enter. The clinical symptoms include fever, sore throat, discomfort, and pain. In addition to avoiding the use of 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, encouraging them to drink plenty of warm water. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, there is no need to administer fever-reducing medication; physical cooling methods can be used instead. A diet of light and 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 provides you with some help.