Patient's question:
How to deal with a 3-year-old baby with a cold and feverDoctor's answer:
The baby has a fever, indicating an infection in the body. Intravenous fluids have been administered for treatment, but the fever persists. Symptomatic treatment is sufficient at this stage. If the baby has been given ibuprofen but the fever does not subside, it is not advisable to continue administering fever-reducing medication. Fever-reducing drugs are typically taken every 4 to 6 hours. At this point, you can combine physical cooling methods for the baby, such as applying diluted alcohol to the neck, armpits, groin, and other areas. Encourage the baby to drink plenty of fluids. Additionally, you can give the baby herbal medications for clearing heat, detoxifying, and reducing fever, such as Children's Fever-Reducing Oral Liquid or Children's Shai Gui Fever-Reducing Granules, among others.