Cold and fever are common illnesses in daily life, especially in many babies. Parents believe that if babies have symptoms of cold and fever, they are particularly anxious and need to be taken seriously, and should be treated in a timely manner. But a cold and fever also require a process, so how many days does a cold and fever usually last?
Cold and fever usually last for a few days
1、 From a medical perspective, the viral phase lasts for 7 days
From a medical perspective alone, whether it is a baby or an adult, the viral period of a viral cold is generally 7 days, which means that a viral cold fever usually takes 7 days to fully recover.
2、 The specific number of days depends on the baby's physical condition and the effectiveness of the medication used
Generally, viral colds often have recurrent fever for several days. This type of recurrent fever usually lasts for about 3-5 days in children (about 3-3 days in adults). This is the pattern of the human immune system fighting against diseases, and the specific number of days to recover may vary depending on individual differences.
How to take care of a baby with flu and fever
1. You can turn the air conditioning to around 28 degrees Celsius to maintain ventilation, help with convection, and also relieve discomfort in children. Do not let children wear too many clothes, it is advisable to wear loose and comfortable clothing. If a child gradually starts to sweat, parents should help them change into dry clothes. Do not let the child continue to wear clothes that have already been soaked by sweat or are not breathable, as this can cause poor heat dissipation and recurrent fever.
2. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, physical cooling can be taken. In addition to wiping the child's face, neck, armpits, and back with warm water to cool down, the child should also take a warm bath. It is recommended to have a water temperature of around 29 degrees to 3 degrees to dilate the blood vessels and help the child dissipate heat, making the child as comfortable as possible.
3. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, oral antipyretic drugs (such as Tylenol) can be taken, and should not exceed 4 times a day. If the same medication can reduce fever, try not to take two different medications to avoid side effects caused by mutual influence. After medication, children should drink plenty of warm water to facilitate drug absorption and excretion, and reduce drug toxicity.
4. The mental state of a child is more important than just their body temperature, which means that if they are in good spirits, they should be observed, and if they are not in good spirits or irritable, they should seek medical attention immediately. If a child does not recover for three days, they should seek medical attention immediately and have their blood routine and C-reactive protein rechecked to determine whether the infection is caused by a virus, bacteria, or other factors.
A cold and fever usually last for about a week. Cold and fever must be treated promptly, and relevant nursing work must be done well. Only with better care can a child's fever and cold symptoms be relieved, and the pain caused by the disease to the baby be reduced. If the baby continues to have a cold and fever that does not improve, it is necessary to go to the hospital for further examination in a timely manner.
