Question
Why does a 2-month-old baby cough but not have a fever?
Answer
For the common cold, symptomatic medication is usually used. However, since the child is very young, it is not recommended to self-medicate and it is suggested to use medication under a doctor’s guidance, with traditional Chinese medicine being a first consideration. Fever in children is a common phenomenon, usually caused by the common cold. Since the child’s temperature regulation center is still underdeveloped, they are easily affected by external factors, leading to fluctuations in body temperature. Generally, if the body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius, there is no need to take antipyretic medication; physical methods of cooling can be used instead, such as using alcohol to wipe the body, or wiping the face and forehead with warm water. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, ibuprofen suspension or naproxen can be taken.