Question
A 4-month-old baby, who had a tonsil and adenoidectomy on January 21, 29, experiences sudden high fevers of 39 to 41 degrees Celsius one to two times a day. After the surgery, the doctor performed nebulizer treatment and intravenous fluids (anti-inflammatory medication), but the fever-reducing effect was not satisfactory.
Answer
Based on your description, the baby has been experiencing persistent fever after the tonsil and adenoidectomy, with temperatures reaching 39 to 41 degrees Celsius. Despite using nebulizer treatment, intravenous fluids (anti-inflammatory medication), and fever-reducing medication, the body temperature has not been effectively reduced. After careful examination, it was found that the baby has a lung infection, i.e., pneumonia. Currently, the baby is receiving treatment in the otolaryngology department. Our suggestion is that since the baby’s condition may be induced by the lung infection after surgery, if the treatment in the otolaryngology department is not effective, consider transferring to the pediatric department for further treatment, which may yield better results.