Question
My baby is 8 months old, and she had a fever of 39 degrees last night. The doctor said to first take Merck, but there was little improvement throughout the day today. Is it okay to consider saltwater therapy? Previous treatment situation and effect: When she was about 6 months old, she had a fever and diarrhea once, and she recovered after being hospitalized for 2 days with saltwater therapy. I would like to get some help: Is the above condition suitable for saltwater therapy, and should Merck continue to be taken?
Answer
Based on your description, if the baby has a fever without other discomforts, it is possible that she has pediatric roseola. Pediatric roseola typically occurs in babies around 6 months old, with fever lasting for 3 to 5 days before the rash appears and the baby recovers. When the baby’s body temperature reaches 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing medication should be administered. You can also consider giving her taurine granules for cooling and detoxification. It is also possible to take the baby to the hospital for intravenous drug treatment, such as Yanhuning for cooling and detoxification. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.