Question
My daughter is six months old and has had her first cold, accompanied by coughing and fever. This is my first time as a mother, and my child has never been sick before. I’m at a loss for what to do. I’m worried about giving her medicine as I’m concerned about its effects on the child. How should I handle my baby’s cough, fever, and cold?
Answer
It is recommended to first take the child to a regular pediatric hospital for a thorough examination and follow the doctor’s advice for treatment. Since the baby is still very young, her resistance and recovery ability are relatively weak. The current symptoms may be due to decreased resistance caused by a cold, followed by respiratory infections caused by bacteria or viruses. If the body temperature is between 37~38.5 degrees Celsius, you can first try physical cooling methods or use fever-reducing patches. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is suggested to use fever-reducing medication.