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How To Treat The Condition Of Bacterial Pneumonia?
My four month old baby was diagnosed with beginning bacterial pneumonia. When he awakes in the mornings, he is coughing flim and sneezing with runny nose. I am administering anti-biotics that were prescribed by the doctor. Should I keep him bundled up and should I keep his body temperature cold or warm.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Both extremes of temperature are unhealthy and detrimental for infants. Even during illness, they should be kept in comfortable temperature range (26-30 degrees Celsius). In case the child has fever, then reduce the clothing so that by convection, temperature come down faster. In case you find that palms and soles are cold to touch, then adding extra clothing or increasing room temperature will help.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
Both extremes of temperature are unhealthy and detrimental for infants. Even during illness, they should be kept in comfortable temperature range (26-30 degrees Celsius). In case the child has fever, then reduce the clothing so that by convection, temperature come down faster. In case you find that palms and soles are cold to touch, then adding extra clothing or increasing room temperature will help.
Take care
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