Question
Is rubbing alcohol on a baby’s foot bottom effective for fever?
Answer
It could be tonsillitis, and treatment may require hospitalization for nebulizer inhalation therapy, intravenous administration of antibiotics, hormones, antihistamines, antivirals, and other symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. It’s important to avoid spicy, alcoholic, and cold, irritating foods. If the condition does not improve, hospital treatment for tonsillectomy may be necessary. Fever in babies is a common occurrence, usually caused by a cold. Since the child’s temperature regulation center is not fully developed, they are more susceptible to external influences and temperature fluctuations. Generally, if the fever does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius, it is not necessary to take antipyretic medication; physical cooling methods such as rubbing with alcohol, washing the face and forehead with warm water can be used. If the fever exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, ibuprofen suspension or naproxen can usually be taken.