Question
The baby has had a fever between 37.5 and 38.5 degrees for 4 consecutive days. On the third day of the fever, I took the baby to see a doctor, who said the throat was a bit red and prescribed cold medicine and ribavirin spray. On the third day, I still didn’t see any improvement in the fever, so I gave the child some cephalosporin. But today is the fourth day, and the fever is still high. What should I do? Previous treatment situation and effectiveness: On the third day of the fever, when I took the baby to see a doctor, he said the throat was a bit red and prescribed cold medicine and ribavirin spray. On the third day, I still didn’t see any improvement in the fever, so I gave the child some cephalosporin. What kind of assistance do I need? What should I do now, doctor?
Answer
Considering that the baby has a sore throat accompanied by a high fever, it is likely an infection, so it is recommended to promptly implement anti-infection treatment. Guidance: If the baby has already taken oral cold medicine and ribavirin spray for three days, these medications can be stopped at this time. It is correct to give the child oral cephalosporin, but it is recommended that the treatment continue for about three more days. At the same time, pay attention to measuring the baby’s body temperature; if it exceeds 38.5 degrees under the armpit, it is suggested to use fever-reducing medications such as ibuprofen suspension immediately. Pay attention to increasing the baby’s fluid intake.