Is It Normal for a Baby to Have a Fever and Cough Worsen?

Question

The 17-month-old boy had a fever of 38.8 degrees one night during the initial stage of coughing, which decreased the next day. One week later, his cough worsened at night with a body temperature of 35.4 degrees, and the next morning it was 36 degrees. Is this normal?

Answer

The sudden drop in the baby’s body temperature may be due to the improper use of fever-reducing medicine, so it is very important to use medication correctly. It is recommended to use physical cooling methods below 38 degrees and allow the child to rest in bed. For cough and sputum, amoxicillin clavulanate potassium granules can be used for symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment, along with pediatric lung-cleansing syrup.