Patient's question:
The baby is three years and nine months old. Fever for four days, highest temperature at 40 degrees, coughing, taking Pulmicort, antiviral syrup. Just had a fever again, what should I do? Focus on taking medicine or go to the hospital for medicine?Doctor's answer:
Based on the test results and description, it is considered that the child may have bronchitis-related symptoms. Therefore, there is a higher possibility of infection caused by viruses or mycoplasma. Currently, the main treatment is symptomatic relief.First, it is important to control the temperature. If it is below 38.5°C, oral antipyretic drugs or anesthetic antipyretic drugs should be taken, or fever patches can be applied to prevent high fever seizures. At the same time, drink warm water in small amounts and multiple times, and pay attention to rest.
You can go to the hospital for tests to check for mycoplasma antibodies in a week. If the mycoplasma antibody test is positive, you can take medications such as azithromycin orally or intravenously.