Patient's question:
The baby has been having repeated fever, and the fever reduction medication doesn't bring the temperature down to normal. It can only be reduced to 37.5°C. After taking fever-reducing medicine for five to six hours, the fever returns. The hospital examination revealed a viral infection, with no significant issues in the trachea or lungs. The cough is accompanied by phlegm and purulent sputum. Can oseltamivir reduce fever? Below are the medications prescribed by the hospital. After taking them for a day, the fever is still fluctuating?Doctor's answer:
Generally, a viral cold usually takes about a week to recover. It's impossible to return to normal daily activities in just one day. Pay attention to taking medication on time and drink more water. Rest well. Try to stay home for these few days and avoid going out or attending kindergarten. Viral breakdown and metabolism have a process, so it's not possible to get better overnight. It usually takes at least three days, and some may even last a week. So don't hurry. If the temperature comes down, just take the medication on schedule. Wishing you a pleasant life.