What should I do if an eleven-month-old baby has cough and fever?
Disease description:
The baby is eleven months old and has had a bit of cough and fever for the past two days. What should I do for an eleven-month-old baby with cough and fever?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
An 11-month-old baby experiencing cough and fever may have a respiratory infection, which could be caused by either viral or bacterial infections. The following measures can be taken:
1. Wipe the baby's skin with lukewarm water or apply a cool compress to the forehead to help reduce fever.
2. Give the baby some cough syrup or other cough-relieving medications to alleviate cough symptoms.
3. Anti-inflammatory treatment: If the cough and fever are due to a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be used under the guidance of a doctor.
