Question
How can you quickly bring down a nine-month-old boy’s fever, which is around 38 degrees?
Answer
Common causes of fever in pediatrics include both infectious and non-infectious reasons, with infections being more common, such as the common cold being one of the frequent causes. Treatment for fever can involve medication to lower temperature and physical methods of cooling. Specific medication should be taken under the guidance of a physician. When the fever is very high, immediate measures such as cold compresses and sponge baths should be taken to lower the temperature, and a wet cold towel can be used to apply to the forehead.