Is a baby who is 5 months old with a body temperature of 37.2 considered a fever?

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Is a baby's temperature of 37.2°C considered a fever?

Doctor's answer:

In your case, you can first use alcohol to bathe to reduce fever, and then identify the cause of the fever. There are many reasons that can cause fever, the most common being infection, followed by connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, etc. Don't rush to take medication. Based on the symptoms you mentioned, it is mainly due to internal heat causing bronchitis, so the treatment should focus on anti-inflammatory, cough relief, and phlegm resolution. Chinese medicine regulation can be considered. The diet should be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.

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