Question
A daughter who is less than 3 years old developed a high fever at 11 PM last night. After taking medication to reduce the fever, her temperature rose again to 38.8 degrees Celsius at noon today. After taking the fever-reducing medicine prescribed by the doctor and receiving intravenous drips, her temperature dropped to around 38 degrees Celsius by around 4 PM. Now, her temperature has risen to 39.5 degrees Celsius, and the child is sleeping soundly.
Answer
Based on the child’s symptoms and medical history, pneumonia or bronchitis is suspected, and it is recommended to return to the hospital for a follow-up consultation immediately. If it is truly inconvenient to go to the hospital, antibiotics such as cephalosporin drugs should be used first, along with cooling and detoxifying medications. It is suggested to use ibuprofen for fever reduction treatment, as it is relatively safe. It is essential to first lower the child’s body temperature to avoid the risk of febrile seizures, and methods such as wiping the body with warm water can be adopted. Please note that the above content is for illustrative purposes only, and actual situations may vary.