Patient's question:
At the age of exactly one year, after having a fever for two days, the fever returned again. It is now 38 degrees, with a slightly red face, and a stuffy nose with a runny nose. The mucus is white and not very thick. Currently, he is not eating yet. Wiping the nose with tissues makes it turn red. It feels like there are many yellowish crusts stuck inside the nose.What kind of assistance is needed: What should be done for a child with a cold, fever, stuffy nose, and runny nose?
Doctor's answer:
For children with cold and fever, normal body temperature varies slightly among individuals. Generally, the normal body temperature range is 36°C to 37°C under the armpit. When the armpit temperature is below 37.4°C, it can be considered feverish. During a child's cold, fever does not always require cooling unless the temperature drops below 38.5°C, posing a risk of brain cell damage or in cases with a history of high fever seizures. In such cases, antipyretics should be administered promptly. Otherwise, there is no need to rush for fever-reducing treatment. This is because the body's natural defense response of lowering temperature can enhance antibody production, increase the activity of phagocytes, and sometimes even aid in diagnosis and prognosis assessment.