The high-risk population for chickenpox is generally infants and young children, during which their entire body will be covered in rashes. The onset time of this disease is concentrated in spring and winter, and it is highly contagious among the population. It can be transmitted through air contact and is extremely difficult to prevent. So, let's take a look. What should I do if my child has chickenpox and fever?
Chickenpox is caused by viral infection. The most direct way to diagnose chickenpox is to take the child to a regular pediatric clinic for treatment, and evaluate and treat it based on blood routine and C-reactive protein test results. Once diagnosed with a fever caused by chickenpox, parents should regularly monitor their child's temperature. As long as there are no other accompanying symptoms, as long as the child's temperature can be controlled between 38 degrees and 39 degrees, temporary observation can be carried out. This temperature is beneficial for children to get acne as soon as possible.
The common method of controlling a child's body temperature is physical cooling, such as warm water baths, alcohol baths, or ice packs. With the doctor's consent, small doses of antipyretics such as paracetamol can also be taken. In addition to Western medicine, it is also possible to take traditional Chinese medicine such as Chaihu granules to clear heat and detoxify.
But if the fever exceeds 39 degrees and the child has vomited and coughed up phlegm, it is necessary to consider whether complications such as encephalitis and pneumonia have occurred. At this time, it is recommended to be hospitalized for antibiotic treatment. During hospitalization, parents need to actively cooperate with the doctor's advice, and their diet should mainly consist of light liquid food.
