Question
A 3-month-old baby had a fever of 38 degrees Celsius in the early morning, accompanied by coughing and runny nose symptoms. After checking the blood sample in the morning, it was diagnosed as a viral infection. The baby’s body temperature dropped to 37.7 degrees Celsius after taking medication. Should additional medication be supplemented?
Answer
The causes of pediatric fever are quite diverse, with infectious causes being more common in clinical diagnosis. Fever is the most common cause, and it is essential to first identify the cause of the fever and implement solutions accordingly. When the body temperature is too high, infants are prone to febrile convulsions, so it is necessary to control the body temperature. This can be done through medication for temperature reduction and physical methods of cooling down. Specific medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.