What to Do When My Baby Has a Fever Over 39 Degrees?

Question

Male, 8 years old, my child has recently been suffering from a cold with fever, persistent coughing, and runny nose. The condition keeps fluctuating. What should I do if my baby’s fever reaches over 39 degrees?

Answer

First, provide fever-reducing measures and ensure plenty of hydration. This situation might be due to mycoplasma infection, so it’s best to have a physical examination to confirm the diagnosis. There might be a severe cold, so start with fever-reducing medication and drink plenty of water. If the test results show no major issues but the mycoplasma is not checked, take the medicine if the fever is above 38.5 degrees and continue to drink plenty of water. There are many treatment methods for diseases, but since patient conditions vary, the medical treatment methods also differ. Therefore, it’s necessary for the patient to go to a professional hospital for detailed testing as soon as possible to receive appropriate treatment.