Question
The child has been suffering from persistent high fever for 10 days, with the highest temperature reaching 39.2 degrees Celsius. Despite taking antipyretic medication, the fever recurs. Today, a blood test was conducted, and the doctor’s preliminary diagnosis is influenza, with medication prescribed. The child weighs 15.5 kilograms. I would like to inquire if there are other medications that can be used as an alternative, and whether it is possible to take pediatric Shuangqing Granules simultaneously.
Answer
Based on your description and considering the results of the blood test, it is possible that the baby may have been infected with a virus, but it cannot be confirmed as influenza. If the local area is in the midst of an influenza outbreak, the child’s likelihood of having influenza is higher. It is recommended to give the baby plenty of water to drink, maintain a light diet, and simultaneously complement with oral cooling and detoxifying Chinese medicine treatment.