Patient's question:
Fever with dry cough, hot head and hands, but cold feet. It started yesterday afternoon and has continued until today, possibly caused by catching a cold from a draft. I don't want to take the baby for intravenous drips. How should I care for them at home?Doctor's answer:
When taking care of a feverish child, the first step is to control their body temperature. Do not let it get too high. Children under one month old cannot take fever-reducing medication. They can only use physical cooling methods. Therefore, they should open their blankets and clothes, and adjust the room temperature with the air conditioner if necessary, but do not use a direct breeze. Wipe their body with a towel dampened with lukewarm water and take a lukewarm bath. Older children can take medication. However, it should only be given when the temperature is above 38.5℃. If the child only has a mild fever and no other discomfort, there is no need to lower their temperature quickly, especially when the cause of the fever is not yet determined.