Question
The baby, who is one month old, felt a lump of phlegm in her throat two days ago, occasionally coughed but couldn’t bring up the phlegm. Yesterday, she coughed throughout the day accompanied by a runny nose. She was restless and crying all night. This morning, her temperature was measured at 38.5 degrees Celsius. The child has been lacking in energy. What should I do in this situation? Thank you!
Answer
There are many causes of pediatric fever, which can be categorized as infectious or non-infectious, with infectious being the most common. Fever is a common symptom, and for fever, it is first necessary to determine the cause and treat accordingly. If the body temperature is too high, it may trigger a pediatric fever convulsion, so it is necessary to control the body temperature. Medications for lowering fever and physical methods of cooling can be used. It is best to use medication under the guidance of a doctor.