Question
What are the causes of a 5-month-old baby’s throat inflammation? Sometimes, the baby has difficulty breathing and a fever of up to 38.6 degrees. At 3 AM on January 10th, blood and urine tests showed the presence of both viruses and bacteria. The baby had previously received one anti-inflammatory injection (intramuscular) and taken four packets of Yinhuang granules. The fever subsided at 10 PM last night, and the baby has been normal ever since.
Answer
Based on your baby’s symptoms and blood test results, it is suspected that the condition is caused by an upper respiratory infection, primarily viral, with a possible secondary bacterial infection later on. Treatment should focus on antiviral therapy, which may include Virazole. If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics such as amoxicillin from the penicillin class or other types of antibiotics can be added. Re-evaluate the treatment effect after three days of medication. Yinhuang granules are used as symptomatic medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying. Wishing the child a speedy recovery!