How to Care for a Baby with Recurring Fever

Question

How to care for a baby at home who has mycoplasma pneumonia and is suffering from recurring fever?

Answer

For a baby with mycoplasma pneumonia and recurring fever, the following care methods can be adopted:

• Maintain an appropriate room temperature to prevent the baby from catching a cold.
• Use antipyretic medications or physical cooling methods to keep the baby’s body temperature below 38.5 degrees.
• Provide the baby with sufficient water to help the body eliminate metabolic waste and accelerate recovery.
• Avoid feeding the baby cold or raw foods that may worsen the condition.
• Administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for cough as prescribed by the doctor.
• Regularly open windows for ventilation to keep the indoor air circulating, but be mindful of the baby’s sensitivity to ventilation.
• Under medical guidance, engage in moderate outdoor activities to enhance the baby’s resistance.
• Diet should be light and easy to digest, and adjustments should be made according to the baby’s digestive capacity. Please note that the above suggestions are for reference only, and specific care measures should be followed according to the doctor’s professional advice.