Question

The baby has had a fever of 37.7 degrees Celsius for two consecutive nights, but is in good condition during the day without fever, with decreased appetite, unwilling to drink milk at night, and has slight nasal congestion and runny nose.

Answer

Based on your description, your child may have a fever caused by a cold. Here are some measures you can take for management:

  1. Increase the child’s fluid intake to help the body metabolize and expel excess heat.
  2. Gently wipe the child’s armpits, groin, and other areas with large sweat glands with warm towels for physical cooling.
  3. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is usually not necessary to give immediate antipyretic medication.
  4. For symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose, appropriate medication can be administered to the child, such as children’s paracetamol yellow sodium amide granules. I hope these suggestions help you manage your child’s fever, and wish your child a speedy recovery!