Question
A four-year-old child has a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius, experiences rapid breathing and cold feet during naptime, a sore throat, and has had a high fever of up to 39 degrees in recent days. After taking antipyretics, the fever dropped to 36 degrees but soon returned. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
A child with a fever accompanied by a sore throat may have tonsillitis caused by a respiratory infection. Due to the recurrent fever, it could be due to either viral or bacterial infection. It is recommended to first use symptomatic antipyretic treatment. If the symptoms persist, a blood test should be conducted to determine the type of infection. Currently, you can try using cooling and detoxifying medications. If the fever persists, further blood tests are needed to determine the cause.