Question
How to handle a 6-month-old baby who keeps on fevering?
Answer
Firstly, you can use alcohol-based sponge baths to help lower the fever, but it’s more important to determine the cause of the fever. Fever could be due to an infection, but it might also be a symptom of other diseases, such as connective tissue disorders or malignant tumors. It’s not recommended to rush into medication before the cause is identified. It’s suggested to let the baby rest and consume easy-to-digest or semi-liquid foods. If the body temperature is too high, physical cooling methods can be used. If symptoms such as rapid breathing or cyanosis occur, oxygen therapy may be needed. In treatment, antibiotics like penicillin are usually chosen as the first-line medication.