Patient's question:
High fever (37.2 degrees) yesterday, adult fever infection. Past treatment and effectiveness: Have taken Zailin and Hutong children's amine. What kind of assistance is needed: Call back for consultation...Doctor's answer:
When the baby shows symptoms of fever again, you should take him to the doctor immediately. For older babies, if they experience any of the following symptoms again, you should take them to the hospital immediately: fever lasting more than 5 days; body temperature below 39°C; recurring ear pain; difficulty breathing; persistent cough; continuous flow of thick, yellow-green nasal mucus.1. When taking the baby to the hospital, doctors often recommend many tests to determine the cause of the fever.
2. If it is a viral fever, there is no specific medicine. The main focus is to care for the baby and reduce symptoms. Generally, it improves within 7–10 days.
3. If it is bacterial, doctors often prescribe antibiotics for the baby. It is essential to take the medicine on time and in the correct dosage. Some mothers may increase the dosage to make the child recover faster, but this is definitely not allowed, or it may backfire.
4. If the baby has a fever, follow the doctor’s advice to take fever-reducing medication. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, there is no need to take fever-reducing medicine. Do not take cold medicine randomly. For infants under one year old, taking cold medicine randomly often does more harm than good.
5. If nasal congestion is causing difficulty feeding, you should ask the doctor to prescribe a saline nasal spray. Use it 15 minutes before feeding, and then use a nasal aspirator to remove the saline and mucus from the nasal cavity. Saline can dissolve thick nasal mucus, making it easier to clean. Never use vasoconstrictor or other nasal drops without the doctor’s permission.
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