Oriental Medicine Doctor Kim Hyung-bae's 'Low Fever' Remarks Spark Controversy... Medical Community Warns of "Misinformation"

[Special Times] Reporter Choi Seon-eun=Medical organizations have poured out strong criticism regarding the remarks made by Oriental medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae, known as the partner of influencer Aori. While answering health-related questions from various followers through his SNS account, Oriental medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae presented his opinion on fever management for adults. He stated, "In the case of adults, it is okay to endure a fever up to 39.4 degrees," adding, "A fever of this level can promote immune action." Additionally, he recommended observing fevers up to 38.5 degrees even for children aged 4 to 5.

However, he advised taking medication or visiting a hospital if the body temperature rises higher or if symptoms such as headache, muscle pain, or dehydration appear.

As these remarks spread, the Association of Doctors Seeking a Fair Society strongly criticized the opinion of Oriental medicine doctor Kim Hyung-bae. The group pointed out that Kim Hyung-bae's remarks are conveying incorrect medical information, explaining, "39.4 degrees is a high fever that could suggest a serious illness, requiring immediate diagnosis." They warned that the causes of fever can vary beyond simple upper respiratory infections to include pneumonia, encephalitis, and sepsis, so considering only body temperature can be dangerous.

Since the problematic remarks could cause issues, the Association of Doctors Seeking a Fair Society urged Kim Hyung-bae to delete the remarks and issue an official apology, while also demanding measures from the National Assembly and the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding the issue of titles and notations that could lead Oriental medicine doctors to be mistaken for 'doctors'. Kim Hyung-bae is garnering attention after recently revealing his romantic relationship with Aori, who has approximately 780,000 subscribers.