Patient's question:
Hello, doctor. My daughter just had her seventh birthday, and as it got a bit colder, she started having a runny nose. She has phlegm in her throat that she can't cough up, and her nose is a bit stuffy in the morning. The hospital check-up showed it's not allergies.Doctor's answer:
The causes of fever in children are quite numerous and can be clinically categorized as infectious or non-infectious, with infectious causes being more common. Common infectious causes include colds. For fever, it is essential to first identify the underlying cause and then treat it accordingly. High temperatures can easily lead to febrile seizures in children.Fever can be managed through physical cooling methods such as fluid supplementation, wet compresses, and alcohol baths. If any discomfort occurs, follow-up is recommended at any time, and hospitalization may be necessary if needed.