Patient's question:
The child's blood test results are normal, but they have been given fever-reducing medication and the fever still doesn't go down. It's between 38.6 and 40 degrees Celsius. What else can be done?Doctor's answer:
The baby is two years old and has a persistent fever. First, physical cooling is necessary. Use lukewarm water to bathe the neck area, armpits, groin, popliteal fossa, etc. You can also alternate oral administration of ibuprofen suspension and Tylenol oral liquid, and drink plenty of water. Observe the baby carefully for any discomfort other than the fever. If the blood count is normal, it is likely a viral infection. You can give the baby oral Qingre Granules or Qingre Jiedu oral liquid to clear heat and detoxify. If there are symptoms like a cold, runny nose, nasal congestion, or hiccups, you can use Xiao'er Amin Huang Namin Granules. If there is coughing, it is essential to perform percussion to check.