Question
The baby has been running a high fever for several days now, how should it be handled?
Answer
Based on the described symptoms, the child may have viral pneumonia, and the persistent fever after treatment could be due to the inflammation not being fully controlled. In the treatment of pneumonia, in addition to using antibiotics, the medication should be adjusted according to the extent of the lesion shown on the chest X-ray. If the area of the lesion is found to be large, higher-level antibiotics may be needed, and oral oseltamivir can be considered. It is recommended to continue treatment under the guidance of the attending physician, and the specific medication and treatment duration should be determined according to the attending physician’s advice.