Patient's question:
Male, 4 years old, my child has recently had a cold and fever. He has been coughing and sneezing, and his condition has been fluctuating. What should I do about his high fever of 39.5°C?Doctor's answer:
After giving the child fever-reducing medication, it is important to drink more warm water or use warm water for bathing. For warm water bathing, use warm water to wipe the palms, soles of the feet, sides of the neck, armpits, and groin areas. Apply some pressure to rub until the skin turns slightly red, and repeat this several times while continuing to drink more warm water. Carefully monitor the temperature changes. If the temperature remains high, such as a high fever of 38.5°C, additional fever-reducing medication should be used. Different causes can lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should 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.