Question
The girl was born 48 days ago, and her armpit temperature has been maintained at 37-37.5 degrees for two weeks. During this period, she had a cold that caused a stuffy nose and breathing with heat. Is this temperature range normal?
Answer
When the body temperature is between 37-37.5 degrees, alcohol sponge baths can be used to help reduce fever. However, fever is often a sign of an abnormal condition within the body, which may include infections (bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, etc.), connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, and so on. Fever can enhance the immune function of the human body and help eliminate pathogens, but it may also have negative effects on the body. Therefore, it is recommended to further investigate the cause of the fever and take appropriate treatment measures.