Question
The 1.5-year-old baby has recently been coughing with phlegm, accompanied by clear runny nose and slight nasal congestion. Three days ago, the baby started having a fever, reaching a high of 39°C the night before yesterday. After taking antipyretic medication, the fever subsided, but it rose again to 38.8°C yesterday. After taking the antipyretic medication this morning, the fever returned once more. After a physical examination, the doctor noted wheezing sounds and diagnosed bronchitis, prescribing Jin Zhen Oral Liquid, Mah Ling Qing Fei Syrup, Cefaclor, and Ambroxol Oral Solution. The baby’s condition improved after taking the medication, but the fever continued to recur; there is hesitation about giving frequent doses of antipyretics. How should this be handled?
Answer
Considering that the baby has bronchitis, there is a possibility of it developing into pneumonia. Blood routine tests, C-reactive protein levels, and mycoplasma tests are needed. If confirmed to be a mycoplasma infection, antibiotics should be used in conjunction to eliminate the infection. Regardless of the medication used, treatment should be administered according to the doctor’s instructions to accelerate recovery.