Question
A 7-year-old child has been hospitalized for 13 days due to tonsillitis, but the condition has not improved except for a low-grade fever. During the hospital stay, antibiotics such as dexamethasone, metronidazole, and cephalosporins have been administered for 4 days, but the fever has persisted for 4 days without recurrence. Should the child continue with intravenous treatment? Could intravenous treatment for more than 10 days affect the child’s body? Thank you for your explanation.
Answer
If a child has a fever below 38 degrees, it should be treated promptly with oral antipyretic medication. If the fever recurs, blood routine tests should be conducted. Physical cooling methods are effective for low-grade fevers, such as wiping the areas where large blood vessels run, like the sides of the neck, armpits, and inguinal groins, but the palms and soles of the feet should not be wiped. Over-the-counter fever-reducing patches like Bingbing are effective and recommended for stabilizing the condition.