Why hasn't the fever gone down after two days of IV drips?

Patient's question:

Symptoms: Fever, cough, headache
Onset time: The 21st
Medical examination results: Previous treatment and effectiveness
Took two days of TCM medicine (head) and two days of Lianhua Qingwen capsules, still had a high fever of 37.6°C

Doctor's answer:

If low-grade fever is unbearable, cold compresses can be used to help lower body temperature. Place two damp cold towels on the forehead, wrists, and calves each, covering other parts with clothing. Replace the towels when they exceed body temperature, repeating until the fever subsides. Alternatively, ice cubes wrapped in a cloth bag can be placed on the forehead.
Cold compresses can be used to reduce fever if the temperature is not too high. Use a warm, damp towel to repeatedly wipe the patient's forehead and limbs to promote body heat dissipation until the fever subsides. However, if the temperature rises above 39°C, avoid using cold compresses to reduce fever, as this may cause the body temperature to drop too sharply. Wiping the body can also help lower temperature through evaporation. Experts recommend using cold tap water to assist the skin in expelling excess heat.