Question
What should I do if my baby has a fever due to acute respiratory infection?
Answer
Considering that the baby’s fever is likely due to an upper respiratory infection, it is often caused by a viral infection in the early stages, and recurrent fever may be related to a weakened immune system. If there is a viral infection, ribavirin granules can be used for treatment. If there are elevated white blood cell counts, it may indicate a bacterial infection, requiring antibiotic anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, fever-reducing medicine such as Merck can be administered. In daily care, make sure the baby drinks plenty of water, maintains a light diet, avoids cold, spicy, and irritating foods, stays warm to prevent catching a cold again, and generally symptoms should resolve within about a week. It is recommended to follow the doctor’s advice and continue to monitor.