Question
How should one treat a five-month-old baby who has a fever?
Answer
When a five-month-old baby has a fever, it’s important to first identify the cause. Mild and infrequent fevers can help expel toxins from the body, and typically, the fever will resolve naturally after the toxins are eliminated, at which point there is no need to use fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever is severe and frequent, it can be harmful to the body, and in such cases, fever-reducing medication like codeine syrup can be used for a short period to help lower the fever. If the baby is coughing with phlegm that is difficult to cough up, cough syrup should be administered, and it is crucial to ensure that the baby has ample fluid intake to thin out the phlegm and aid in its expulsion. If there are also apparent signs of inflammation, such as fever, yellowish thick phlegm, and an increase in white blood cells, antibiotic treatment may be necessary. The specific treatment plan should be determined by a doctor based on the cause.