Question
A 4-year-old girl suddenly developed a fever of 38.6 degrees on a night two weeks ago, which was somewhat relieved after taking antipyretic medication, but she has been suffering from a runny nose ever since. Two days later, she started to have a runny nose and cough, and the symptoms gradually improved, but she began to have purulent nasal discharge. The doctor diagnosed her with adenoiditis, and after taking three days of azithromycin and using Mefenamic Acid Nasal Drops and Chlorhexidine Nasal Drops, her nighttime breathing improved. Now, she is considering whether to continue taking antibiotics or switch to traditional Chinese medicine to consolidate treatment.
Answer
It could be caused by catching a cold, and it’s likely a viral infection. The treatment includes antipyretics and antiviral medications, which can continue to be used. It is recommended to combine it with pediatric Revitalizing Granules, Blue Tourmaline Oral Solution, and Herba Houttuyniae Granules, among others. The Blue Tourmaline Oral Solution is more effective but has a bitter taste. She can take the Blue Tourmaline Oral Solution, Ribavirin Granules, and Paracetamol Yellow Amine Salicylate Granules. She can discontinue the use of Herba Houttuyniae for external symptoms after the fever subsides, and stop using Mefenamic Acid after the fever resolves.