Patient's question:
The baby got a cold at night and has a fever of 39 degrees with a sore throat and phlegm, running nose, and has been having repeated fever for 3 days. The medicine taken did not help and instead made it worse. Please ask the expert for a detailed plan.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: A 10-month-old baby got a cold at night and had a fever of 38.5 degrees with a sore throat, phlegm, and running nose, which lasted for 3 days. The medicine taken did not improve the condition and instead worsened it. Please ask the expert for an answer. Thank you.
What kind of help is desired: Treatment methods, what can help cure my baby.
Doctor's answer:
If a child's body temperature exceeds 39 degrees Celsius, to prevent a recurrence of heat cramps, appropriate antipyretic medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor, or physical cooling methods can be used, such as applying 75% alcohol or warm water to blood-rich areas like the armpits, groin, palms, and soles of the feet, which can also help reduce fever and are very effective. In addition to medication, it is important to reduce clothing when the child has a fever and avoid the method of making the child sweat to lower body temperature, as excessive loss of sweat can make the child feel extremely tired and weak. Always maintain fresh indoor air, open windows for ventilation at regular intervals, and keep the room temperature moderate. The diet should be light-based, which is easier to digest and metabolize, and semi-liquid foods are recommended.