Question
The 3-year-old child developed tonsillar phlegmonous inflammation due to bacterial infection. After trying enema fever reduction for 3 days, the fever started again on the fourth day. After taking oral cephalosporin antibiotics and pediatric ibuprofen granules, the fever persisted. Inquiry about other medications that can be used in addition to cephalosporin antibiotics, as well as how to effectively reduce fever and inflammation.
Answer
In addition to cephalosporin antibiotics, it is recommended to provide proper nutritional supplementation and intravenous treatment. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods such as using fever-reducing patches can be used, as they have almost no side effects and are effective. Additionally, maintaining good nutritional status and fluid intake also helps improve the condition.