Question
A few days ago, my child didn’t cough during the day but started coughing at night. After taking cough medicine, the cough stopped, but last night at midnight, the child’s temperature rose to 38.7 degrees. After taking 4 milliliters of fever-reducing medicine, the fever subsided. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, if the child’s body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, you can help lower the temperature by using a warm towel to wipe the armpits, groin, and other areas with large arteries, doing so every 10 minutes. You can use fever-reducing medicine when the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, following the instructions on the package. It is advisable to take your child to the hospital as soon as possible for routine blood tests, C-reactive protein, and mycoplasma tests to determine if the fever is caused by an infection and to receive treatment accordingly.