Question

The child frequently feels hot and coughs; gets better after taking medicine but then relapses; it’s been four months now.

Answer

Recurring fever in infants is mainly related to low immunity in children, coexisting chronic inflammatory diseases such as chronic tonsillitis, adenoid hypertrophy, etc., as well as improper care and failure to receive proper and timely treatment. The key to current treatment is to eliminate chronic diseases, enhance care, and administer appropriate treatments such as active anti-inflammatory therapy with medications like amoxicillin, Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, ribavirin, pediatric throat lozenges, etc. In severe cases, intravenous treatment may be required. Additionally, to lower the child’s immunity, injections of gamma globulin can be administered.