Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: The baby has had a cold these past few days (tearing, runny nose, drooling) and has been given Haowaowa (a brand name for a children's medicine). The runny nose has stopped, but the baby is crying, still drooling, and the face is still very red. Today, the baby's face is very red and has a fever. I measured the temperature at 38.5 degrees Celsius, and I don't know what to do? Also, is there caffeine in the Haowaowa the baby is taking, and is it bad for the baby?Duration of the current illness: 3 days
Current general condition: Red face, drooling, fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius, crying
Medical history: The baby has had a cold three times in a row, and each time it hasn't recovered for long before getting sick again. Each time the baby has a cold, they also cough.
Doctor's answer:
Hello:Your child's condition is actually just a common cold! There's no need to worry too much. A temperature of 38.5°C doesn't require special treatment—just drink more water and use lukewarm water to bathe him (be careful not to let him get cold). If the temperature continues to rise, you can give him a fever-reducing medicine (such as Tylenol). The drooling may be due to swollen tonsils. Personally, I still recommend taking him to the hospital clinic for a check-up—children shouldn't take medicine indiscriminately! (I haven't used Hǎo Wáwa specifically, but caffeine won't have a significant side effect on children. Besides, his red face, apart from the fever, may also be influenced by caffeine.)
Your child is currently in the age group prone to catching colds, and it will get better as he gets older!