Question
My baby is 1 year old and suddenly developed a fever of 38.5 degrees at night. I applied a fever-reducing patch and wiped the baby’s body with warm water. On the third day, I went to the hospital for a diagnosis, which confirmed influenza. I received two injections of Xieyanping Injection for two days and was prescribed Oseltamivir suspension for 5 days. Today is the fifth day, and the medicine is finished, but the fever recurs at 38 degrees, accompanied by coughing and clear runny nose. What should I do next?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, your baby has been experiencing recurring fever, coughing, and runny nose, diagnosed with influenza. Considering your baby’s current condition, it is first necessary to check routine blood test (routine blood test) and CRP, and conduct a detailed examination for mycoplasma. You can take some pediatric Heatclear Granules, pediatric Lung Cough Granules, and drink plenty of water. If Oseltamivir is taken in sufficient quantity for five days orally and there is still recurring fever, it is recommended to have a routine blood test and CRP, as well as a chest X-ray to test for infectious conditions. If necessary, antibiotic treatment can be added.