Question
What are the causes of a child’s recurring fever? The child has been feverish for five days, with fever every afternoon and at night. Although they have been given injections and intravenous drips, the symptoms have not improved. They also experience difficulty breathing and snoring while sleeping. How should they be treated? They have been on intravenous drips for four days, do they still need to continue?
Answer
Hello! Based on the description, the child’s recurring fever may be due to inflammatory infections, despite the use of fever-reducing medications, the condition still persists. The symptoms of snoring and difficulty breathing during sleep may indicate bronchitis or pneumonia. It is recommended to visit a large medical institution for an auscultation examination and routine blood tests to determine if there is an inflammatory infection. If the white blood cell count is normal, oral anti-inflammatory and cough-expectorant medications can be taken; if the white blood cell count is abnormal, intravenous treatment may be required, along with increased water intake and attention to staying warm. The doctor will inquire about body temperature, cough symptoms, and mental status.