Question
A 4-month-old baby suddenly started dry heaves in the middle of the night, with cold hands and feet, and a hot body and legs. Later, the baby began to run a nose and cough. The baby refused to take medicine but took it as advised by the doctor and received four injections. Although the runny nose stopped, the cough worsened, even leading to nosebleeds. The baby’s temperature reached 38.7 degrees Celsius. Later, the temperature dropped to 36 degrees. Is this temperature normal? How can you determine if a baby has a fever?
Answer
The baby’s recurring cough is due to inflammation, and it is recommended to use antibiotic treatment. A temperature of 36 degrees Celsius for the baby is normal; the normal temperature range is between 36-37 degrees. The baby’s condition requires careful use of antibiotic medications, which can be taken orally or by injection, with a treatment course of 7 days. This is the recommendation for the question “The baby has a severe cough and dry heaves.” I hope this helps; wish you health!