Question
What should be done if a child’s body temperature consistently remains at 37°C?
Answer
Based on the description, the child is suffering from tonsillitis. Strictly speaking, temperatures of 37.1 to 37.2 degrees are not considered a fever. Since the blood test is normal, it may be a viral infection and antibiotics are not recommended. If the white blood cell count is not high, you can take ribavirin granules, Qingkailing granules, and pediatric paracetamol granules. If coughing occurs or the course of the disease exceeds three days, you need to recheck C-reactive protein and routine blood tests, and decide whether to need anti-inflammatory or antiviral treatment based on the results.