Question
My baby is 7.5 months old and has been running a fever since yesterday afternoon. The temperature dropped after taking fever-reducing medicine, but it went up again shortly thereafter. Do I need to administer intravenous fluids?
Answer
Hello, a fever in a child could be caused by an upper respiratory infection, but it’s crucial to rule out the possibility of bronchopneumonia. I recommend taking your child to the hospital for a consultation and following the pediatrician’s treatment advice to prevent the condition from worsening. Observation and appropriate treatment are very important.