Patient's question:
Yesterday afternoon, I took my child out to play. The wind was a bit strong. My child rarely goes out in winter, maybe because of catching a cold or being choked by the wind. At one in the morning last night, she started having a fever, with a temperature of 38 degrees. I gave her fever-reducing medicine, and her fever went down at night. Now she doesn't have a fever, but I don't know if she will get fever again in the afternoon. She still coughs a bit when sleeping during the day. I don't know what to do.Please ask a pediatric expert: How should I treat her? What kind of medicine works best for her symptoms?
Doctor's answer:
This symptom indicates an upper respiratory infection. The child's fever often occurs in the afternoon or evening, so it's important to carefully monitor for fever. It is recommended to start with physical cooling methods, such as wiping the armpits, groin, and other areas with warm water. When the temperature drops below 38.5°C, additional antipyretic medication can be taken. This approach is both safe and effective with minimal side effects.Seasonally, the current colds are mostly caused by the influenza virus. Treatment is based on antiviral therapy. For severe cough, expectorant and cough-suppressant medications should be taken. During fever, physical cooling is the preferred method, and antipyretic medication can be administered if necessary to lower the temperature. Rest and plenty of fluids are also important.