Question
My 5-year-old baby has a fever of 38.5 degrees, had a bout of dry vomiting, and constantly clears his throat due to phlegm. He has taken ceftriaxone and fever-reducing medication, along with oral fluid for lung heat and Bairei granules, each taken once. Should we take him to the hospital for blood tests and intravenous treatment?
Answer
Based on your description, your child may be experiencing symptoms such as fever, dry vomiting, and throat phlegm due to an infection. Since your child is quite young, it is important to avoid adding extra kidney burden when administering various medications. It is suggested that when the child’s body temperature drops below 38.5 degrees, you can use fever-reducing medication in conjunction with physical cooling methods. Generally, it is not recommended to self-administer antibiotic treatment without a professional physician’s diagnosis, unless a blood test confirms bacterial infection. It is currently flu season, so it is important to closely monitor your child’s mental state, such as eating habits and sleep quality, and provide light, easy-to-digest meals while avoiding spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, ensure proper warmth to prevent the condition from worsening.