Patient's question:
My child started experiencing low-grade fever at 38.5°C on November 10, 2018, and was given ibuprofen granules for medication. On November 11, they had a high fever for a day. From November 12 to 15, everything was normal. During this period, they took cefaclor and paracetamol and chuanxinmine granules (due to tonsillitis with mild cough). From November 16 to 18, their fever ranged between 37.5°C and 38°C each day. A thorough blood test was normal. The child was in good spirits, and their diet was regular.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the child has a cold and a fever. After treatment, the temperature is now between 37.5 and 38 degrees Celsius. There is no need to take fever-reducing medication anymore. Physical cooling is recommended, drink more warm water, and monitor the temperature. Take fever-reducing medication only if the temperature drops below 38.5 degrees Celsius.Physical cooling involves using a warm towel to wipe the child's entire body, including the forehead, neck, chest, back, groin, armpits, and limbs. Each wipe should last more than ten minutes. Monitor the temperature and drink more warm water.