Is a body temperature of 37.4°C normal for a 10-month-old baby?

Patient's question:

Lately, my boss has said that I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I don't want to, either. I often can't sleep at night and sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it might affect my health and work. Is a temperature of 37.4°C normal for a 10-month-old baby?

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, generally, it is not possible to reduce fever if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5. Balanced diet with reasonable combination, easily digestible and absorbable food is needed. 37.4 is considered slightly elevated body temperature, usually related to teething. It is recommended to take cough medicine Qing Zhu Li oral liquid combined with antibiotics such as Azithromycin for treatment. If the symptoms are severe and require intravenous treatment, pay attention to drinking more water, and it will gradually improve. Wish you a speedy recovery.

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