What to do for high fever due to influenza B complicated with pneumonia
Disease description:
Hello, doctor. Recently, people around me have been infected with influenza B. I'd like to ask, what should I do if influenza B is complicated by pneumonia and high fever?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Influenza B pneumonia is a severe infection caused by the influenza B virus. The most common symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, cough, and sore throat. High fever is very common and may exceed 39°C, sometimes accompanied by nausea, headache, and restlessness. High fever can also be a primary symptom of other conditions such as heatstroke and encephalitis. To treat high fever associated with influenza B pneumonia, patients should receive appropriate therapies, including anti-inflammatory medications, vitamin supplementation, antibiotics if necessary, and antiviral drugs targeting the influenza virus. Patients should also drink plenty of fluids, get adequate rest, and apply effective symptomatic relief measures, such as soaking the feet in warm water, which can help reduce body temperature. If high fever recurs, patients should seek prompt medical attention for further evaluation and treatment.
