Question
My child, who is 4 years old, has a bit of heatiness and often has recurrent high fevers, accompanied by rashes, coughing, and runny nose. We have previously followed the doctor’s advice to take children’s Qizhen Dan and anti-inflammatory medication, but the effect was not ideal. We hope to understand what kind of medication can work quickly.
Answer
There are many causes of pediatric fever, including infectious and non-infectious factors. The most common infectious factor is colds, and it can also sometimes be a symptom of other serious diseases. It is not recommended to self-administer specific medications before determining the cause. Treatment should first identify the cause and then treat accordingly. When the fever is very high, medication for cooling and physical cooling methods should be adopted to prevent the occurrence of febrile convulsions. It is not recommended to self-administer medication without a doctor’s diagnosis, as this may delay the condition or cause unnecessary side effects.