Patient's question:
My son is 7 and a half months old. Four days ago, he started with a stuffy nose and runny nose, with fluctuating temperatures, reaching a high of 38.5°C. He also developed a patch of small red bumps on his back. I hope you can help clarify whether it's chickenpox or scarlet fever. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
In your case, you can first use alcohol to bathe for fever reduction, and then identify the cause of the fever. There are many reasons for fever, the most common being infection, followed by connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, and so on. Fever has both benefits and harms to the body. During fever, the immune function of the body is significantly enhanced, which is beneficial for clearing pathogens. There are many reasons for respiratory diseases in children. If the child is confirmed to have respiratory diseases, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in children and maintain a balanced diet.