Patient's question:
Son is six months old, recently has a slight dry cough, body temperature is 37.3 degrees. I want to know what body temperature is considered a fever for infants? Is dry cough a symptom of a cold?Doctor's answer:
The normal basal body temperature of children is 36.9℃~37.5℃. Generally, when the temperature exceeds the basal temperature by more than 1℃, it can be considered a fever. A high fever is when the temperature is above 39℃. When a child has a fever, it is important to actively control it to prevent high-temperature convulsions. A low-grade fever of 38.5℃ or below can be treated with Xinhua Children's Cai Gui Antipyretic Granules. Taking Xinhua Children's Cai Gui Antipyretic Granules can help prevent and avoid high fever. If the fever is above 38.5℃, it is best to take it in combination with Western medicine to prevent recurrent fever. Xinhua Children's Cai Gui Antipyretic Granules is a pure Chinese medicine, making it safer and without side effects. It can be taken by children aged 0-14.