Patient's question:
How to quickly reduce fever in children, it has started in the afternoon yesterday, low-grade fever of 39.5 degrees, how to quickly reduce fever?Doctor's answer:
For children with fever, it is necessary to identify the cause. They can go to the hospital for a thorough blood test to determine the infectious pathogen. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, oral fever-reducing medication should be given to the child. After taking the medication, it is appropriate to drink more water and use warm water to bathe. The results of the blood test will determine whether to use antibiotics or antiviral medication for treatment. In fact, having a fever in children is not, and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as treatment is timely in the early stages, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.