Question
A three-year-old child has been suffering from a fever for two months, with intermittent episodes. How should this be handled?
Answer
Persistent fever may be caused by viral infection. First, a visit to the hospital for a routine blood test is recommended. If the test shows abnormal blood counts, intravenous treatment may be necessary to control the infection, and consideration can be given to using Qingkailing oral liquid. If the blood counts are normal and the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, Qingkailing oral liquid and anti-inflammatory granules can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, additional antipyretics such as Nimesulide or Huitong should be added.