Cough and fever are often accompanying symptoms, mostly caused by colds. Many babies have weak bodies and often experience these problems, which affect their normal growth and make parents very anxious. However, colds are a relatively common disease, and active treatment can generally alleviate them quickly. So, what should I do if my baby has a dry cough and fever?
1. Identify the cause of the illness
Many mothers find it difficult to solve their baby's cough and fever, mainly because they haven't found the real cause. Dry cough in babies is often caused by colds, as well as infections such as chlamydia and mycoplasma, respiratory problems, and pneumonia. Mothers should actively observe their babies' various reactions to determine the problem. If a cough persists for a long time, they should go to the hospital for corresponding examinations to find the cause.
2. Actively cooling down
When a baby has a fever, the most important thing is to cool down, especially when the temperature is relatively high. Below 38 degrees, you can first give your baby plenty of water or open their clothes to dissipate heat. When it reaches 38 to 39 degrees, you need to do some physical cooling work, such as bathing in warm water or using fever reducing patches. If the temperature is 39 degrees or above, one should take antipyretic medicine and seek medical attention if necessary.
3. Relieve cough
The baby usually has a dry throat and will cough when stimulated by foreign objects. You should give the baby more water to drink. You can stew some rock sugar snow pear water or Chuanbei loquat for the baby to drink. Pay attention to the humidity and cleanliness of indoor air, ventilate more, and use hot water fumigation.
