Question
The baby has a sore throat, slightly hoarse, and is accompanied by fever. It was almost a high fever yesterday, and the temperature could only be lowered after taking antipyretics. The fever recurs every four hours. Last night, an antipyretic was inserted into the buttocks, but the fever came back after twelve hours. We have antipyretics at home, such as acetaminophen suppositories, children’s Chai Gui anti-fever granules, monkey ear ring anti-inflammatory medicine, children’s Acetaminophen Yellow Amine, and Jiu Bei Compound. I would like to ask which medications should be taken, and are these medications appropriate for the symptoms? There is occasional coughing.
Answer
The baby’s repeated fevers are too frequent. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for routine blood tests and C-reactive protein tests, as well as influenza virus testing. If the test results indicate influenza infection, it is advisable to give oseltamivir phosphate orally for anti-influenza treatment as soon as possible, while also performing physical cooling (cooling). If physical cooling is ineffective, oral antipyretics can be taken and continued observation is needed. If the fever persists without subsiding, seek medical attention promptly for examination and treatment. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.