Question
What to do when a 1-year-10-month-old baby has a fever of 39 degrees, physical cooling after still having a fever, running a clear nose, coughing with phlegm, currently taking a cooling oral liquid and Nian Ci An, what should be done if the fever is higher at night?
Answer
Based on your description, if the high fever persists at night, consider giving ibuprofen to reduce the fever, but if the fever does not subside, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid the risk of high fever convulsions. During the fever, ensure that the baby has adequate fluid intake. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, physical cooling measures can be taken, and appropriate antipyretic medications can be used according to the doctor’s instructions. Additionally, if there is coughing with phlegm, consider using nebulization therapy to help expel sputum.