Children have poor adaptability to the external environment and low immune system, and are particularly prone to experiencing fever in the middle of the night or repeated fever in daily life. Sometimes, the fever may be caused by the room temperature being too hot, and sometimes it may be due to the air conditioning temperature not being adjusted properly and catching a cold. So what should children do if they have recurrent fever?
1. Preferred physical cooling
When a child has a cold or fever, parents should not panic or shirk responsibility first. It is best to measure the child's temperature first. If the child has a fever below 38.5 ° C, physical cooling can be used first. For example, applying a fever reducing patch to children, wiping their bodies with a damp towel, or taking a warm bath can all help children lower their body temperature.
2. Pay close attention to body temperature
After a child has a fever, it is not enough to take their temperature once. It is best to take it every four hours to see if the child's fever has improved. If it exceeds 38.5 ° C, physical cooling may not be effective at this time, and parents should provide their children with some medication treatment, such as oral liquids, cold medicine, etc.
3. When the body temperature exceeds 39 ° C
If a child's body temperature exceeds 39 ° C, it is considered a high fever. At this time, parents should not treat the child at home by themselves. It is best to take the child to the hospital for examination, combined with some Western medicine treatment, and with the guidance of a doctor, medication is also more reassuring.
