Patient's question:
The baby is six and a half months old. Suddenly had a fever at 3 PM yesterday, 37.8, and by 10 PM it was up to 39.4. Took fever-reducing medicine and it helped with sweating. It broke out again this morning. At 4 PM today, took another fever-reducing medicine. How long will it take to get better? Is it an emergency? At 10 PM yesterday, went to the hospital and got ribavirin and Jian'er Qing liquid. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
A child with a fever usually takes about three days to recover. As long as the temperature does not reach a new high at the same time each day, it is a sign that the condition is improving, so there is no need to panic. When a baby has a fever, their immune system is also fighting the virus. Therefore, each illness can be seen as an opportunity for the baby to boost their immunity. During the fever, it is important to let the child rest in bed, sleep more, and ensure they get sufficient deep sleep, which is beneficial for reducing the fever.