Patient's question:
A one-year and ten-month-old baby has a fever of 39 degrees Celsius. After physical cooling, the fever persists. The baby has a clear runny nose and coughs with phlegm that cannot be expelled. Currently, the baby is taking Qingre Koufuye and Nianjian. In addition to one-third the dose of ibuprofen granules, what should be done if the fever gets higher at night?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if the temperature remains high at night, you can give ibuprofen granules. If the high temperature persists, it is important to go to the hospital in a timely manner to avoid febrile seizures. During the fever, the baby should drink more water. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, and medication can be taken. If there is excessive phlegm, it can be inhaled through a nebulizer.The above suggestions are for the question "A one-year-old and ten-month-old baby has a fever of 39°C." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!