Question
The baby started to have a fever at noon, with a measured body temperature of 39.4 degrees at night. After receiving intravenous drip treatment at the hospital, the fever subsided, but symptoms of pain, runny nose, and slight cough appeared on the third day. Inquire about how to assist in handling the situation.
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, especially plain water, and encourage the baby to urinate frequently to help expel the virus from the body. You can use warm water to wipe the body for physical cooling. For fevers not exceeding 38.5 degrees, seek medical advice and obtain medication based on the cause, such as cold or flu medicine, or antibiotics for inflammation. After treating the fever and inflammation, the body temperature usually drops naturally.