Question

My baby is two years old. For the past two nights, his body temperature has risen to over 38 degrees during his afternoon nap, but he doesn’t have a fever during the day. The baby has a bit of a cold and cough. What could be the cause of this? Would taking ibuprofen help in reducing the fever, and could excessive intake have any side effects?

Answer

Based on the symptoms you described, your baby’s condition may be caused by an upper respiratory infection, usually due to viral or bacterial infection. It is advisable to take your baby to the hospital as soon as possible for a check-up with a respiratory specialist to confirm the diagnosis and receive targeted treatment. Please follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment and avoid self-medicating, as this may affect your baby’s health.