Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits, which has affected my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it might affect my health and work.Should a 1-year-old child take fever-reducing medicine if their temperature is 38.5°C?
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 that can cause fever, the most common being infection, followed by connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, etc. Don't rush to take medication. You can take traditional Chinese medicine preparations, such as Ganmao Tui're Chongji, Banlangen Chongji, and Yinqiao Jiedu Pian. For sore throat, you can use Houzheng Wan or Ehouning Pian. If nasal congestion is severe, you can use a small amount of 1% ephedrine nasal drops. When the temperature is very high, you can appropriately use some fever-reducing drugs.