Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, my child has recently had a cold and fever, with persistent coughing and runny nose. The condition has been fluctuating. Could you please advise on what to take for fever reduction when a child is 8 months old and has a temperature of 39°C?Doctor's answer:
The child has a fever of 39 degrees Celsius. Parents can use fever-reducing medication, and the specific oral dosage can be referred to the drug instructions. In addition, parents can also use cold towels or ice packs to apply cold compresses to the patient's forehead, which can dispel internal heat and reduce body temperature. If the child's symptoms do not improve, it is necessary to go to the hospital immediately for follow-up treatment. Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to go to a formal, top-tier hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examinations based on their own condition to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients need to maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold and keep warm, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.