Patient's question:
The baby has been coughing for a few days. Measured the temperature a few times this morning, it was 37.6 degrees, and just now it was 37.4 degrees. Is this considered a high fever?Treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor prescribed Shuanghuanglian particles and Amoxicillin yesterday, which have been taken.
What kind of help is needed: Should I go to the hospital? Recently, I'm afraid of avian flu and haven't dared to go to the hospital!
Doctor's answer:
A high fever refers to a body temperature between 37.3℃ and 38℃. A high fever can also be physiological, meaning it is not a symptom of illness. This type of high fever is usually between 37.2℃ and 37.5℃ (axillary temperature), with good spirits and appetite, no symptoms displayed, and no abnormalities found through thorough examination. In such cases, it is best to also measure the rectal temperature. If the rectal temperature is below 38℃, it should not be considered a high fever (rectal temperature is 1℃ higher than axillary temperature). For children, this type of high fever is also considered normal. This is because the standard for normal body temperature is based on the average values of most people, not an absolute value.