Question
A 3-year-8-month-old child has been experiencing a high fever since 7 PM on the 17th. Medical diagnosis indicates an upper respiratory infection as the cause. The child has been prescribed pediatric herbal granules, ribavirin, cefixime, and ibuprofen suspension for treatment, but the fever has not subsided. What were the past treatment responses, and how should the duration of treatment in this situation be determined?
Answer
For the persistent fever, it is recommended to observe for any other symptoms, such as red and swollen tonsils or blisters, as well as any blisters on other parts of the body, to rule out the possibility of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the medication treatment is ineffective, consider rechecking routine blood test (routine blood test) to observe the inflammatory condition. If…