Question
The 3-year-old baby has had a runny nose for half a month, and yesterday, the fever suddenly rose to 38.7 degrees Celsius. After taking antipyretic and paracetamol, the baby had a fever twice again at night. The fever subsided this morning, but it rose to 38.9 degrees Celsius again at noon, accompanied by cold hands and feet.
Answer
The baby’s persistent runny nose for half a month may indicate a respiratory infection. Recent recurrence of fever requires attention to new pathogens. It is recommended to take oral ibuprofen to reduce fever when the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, and to take a warm bath. If the high fever persists, it is advisable to go to the hospital for a re-examination as soon as possible.