Question
What should I do if my child has a persistent high fever of 39 degrees Celsius, despite taking medication?
Answer
Based on recent similar cases, your child’s illness may be caused by a viral infection, particularly by the herpesvirus leading to herpangina. Since it’s a viral infection, fever is present. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxification, such as Reheat Ning, for coughs use Nian Ci An, and for fever use ibuprofen and Xiao Chaihu Granules in addition to routine treatment.