Question
The baby, who is five and a half months old, suddenly developed a fever of up to 39 degrees Celsius and it lasted for two days. After taking fever-reducing medicine, the body temperature was down to 36.2 degrees Celsius, and the baby was sweating all over. What could be the reason? I would like to get some help.
Answer
This symptom may be due to an upper respiratory tract infection in infants, with a slightly elevated body temperature requiring physical cooling in conjunction with antipyretic medication. The sweating could be a result of disordered central body temperature regulation caused by viral infection, as well as the effect of the antipyretic medication. Given the season, it is most likely caused by influenza virus-induced colds. Treatment should be based on antiviral therapy, with the addition of azithromycin for better results. If there are severe coughing symptoms, you can take expectorant cough medicine such as orange red phlegm cough syrup. Physical cooling is the first choice when feverish, with antipyretic medication taken as needed, ensuring plenty of rest and hydration.