Patient's question:
The baby has had a cold, cough, and a slight fever these past few days. The medicine has been taken continuously, but just two hours ago, the baby started getting hot again. The doctor said how long should the interval be between taking cold medicine. If the medicine is not taken, the baby is getting hot again now. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
First, measure the child's temperature. If it is higher than 38.5, don't be nervous. You can give the child physical cooling, such as wiping the body with warm water, or applying fever-reducing patches, etc. However, if the temperature is below 38.5, then medical treatment with fever-reducing medication is needed. But if the temperature doesn't drop after taking the medicine for 2 hours and instead rises, you should go to the hospital for follow-up treatment promptly. Don't delay the child's condition to prevent further complications.