Patient's question:
The child is 5 years old this year. Last night, I suddenly noticed him looking listless. I touched his forehead and found it was hot. Measured with a thermometer, it was 37.8 degrees. Is 37.8 degrees a fever for a 5-year-old child? How can the temperature be reduced without medication?Doctor's answer:
Normal body temperature at the rectum is between 36.5℃ and 37.5℃; at the mouth is between 36.2℃ and 37.3℃; at the armpit is between 35.9℃ and 37.2℃. After measurement, if the temperature exceeds the normal range by more than 0.5℃, it is called a fever. A low-grade fever is when the temperature is below 38℃, and a high fever is when it exceeds 39℃. The baby seems to have a slight fever, so let's try physical cooling first. Use 35#xFF05; alcohol for sponge baths. Alcohol can dilate blood vessels, and as it evaporates, it carries away a lot of heat, which can help lower the temperature when infants have a fever.