Question
The baby has a fever around 38 degrees, with the temperature fluctuating, accompanied by occasional coughing, a few times a night, and normal bowel movements. Can the baby take ibuprofen to reduce the fever? What could be the cause of the fever? What can be taken?
Answer
Generally, it is recommended to use ibuprofen to reduce fever only when the body temperature reaches above 38.5°C. Before the body temperature reaches 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be adopted, such as using fever-reducing patches, warm water baths, or wiping the neck, armpits, and inguinal areas with warm water, repeating every 15 minutes. Usually, a baby’s fever may be caused by respiratory symptoms due to pharyngeal inflammation. If the fever recurs frequently, it is advisable to conduct further blood routine checks.