Question
A child has a fever of 38.3 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a sore throat. After intravenous fluid therapy, the body temperature is maintained between 37.2 and 37.5 degrees Celsius. The temperature is lower in the morning, and the sore throat sensation has disappeared, but the fever has not subsided, and the symptoms have persisted for about six to seven days. Routine blood tests show a viral cold, and the child is currently taking Wind-Relieving and Toxin-Expelling Capsules and Compound Paracetamol Tablets. What methods can accelerate recovery? Is there a risk of infection for children under 18 years old?
Answer
Considering the current body temperature situation, there may still be slight fever, which could be a sign that the viral infection has not been fully recovered. It is recommended to continue medication while considering the use of antiviral drugs and try to minimize contact with children to avoid transmission. This is the advice for the question “What to Do About a Child’s Sore Throat and Fever?”, hoping it can be helpful to you, and wishing the patient a speedy recovery!