Babies have a very fast metabolism, especially those under the age of three. They grow quickly, but their immunity is relatively low and their resistance is not good. Therefore, when parents are not paying attention, babies are prone to illness. Many babies have a fever when they are sick, and some babies also have a fever when they grow teeth. Baby fever needs to be promptly reduced to avoid burning out the brain. So, what methods can be used to reduce fever when the baby has a fever of 38.5 degrees?
A short-term high fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius requires medication to reduce the fever. It is recommended that parents give their baby antipyretic medication. At the same time, physical methods can also be combined to reduce fever. When reducing fever, it is necessary to change clothes for the baby in a timely manner, because reducing fever will cause sweating, and not changing clothes in time can easily catch a cold.
When the baby's fever subsides, it is necessary to drink more water. Parents need to pay attention to maintaining a suitable indoor temperature, so that the baby will be more comfortable. If the baby feels very cold, it is necessary to cover the baby with a blanket or blanket. Do not put too many clothes on the baby. You can undo the baby's clothes to help dissipate heat.
In addition to using the above methods to reduce fever in babies, it is also necessary to know the cause of the fever. Medication can only temporarily reduce fever, and a baby's fever must be caused by inflammation. Only by removing inflammation can one truly reduce fever.
