How to treat fever in children

There are many causes of fever in children, which need to be treated according to the cause of the disease, and usually physical cooling and medication can be used. 1. Physical cooling: If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 ℃, you can use physical cooling, such as reducing clothing, while warm water in the child’s forehead, armpits, groin, neck and other large blood vessels in the area of the wipe, in order to take away the heat to reduce body temperature. 2. Medication (1) Antipyretics: If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, oral antipyretics can be prescribed to lower the temperature, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and so on. (2) Antibiotics: If the child is considered to have a bacterial infection, antibiotics such as amoxicillin and azithromycin can be given orally or intravenously under the direction of the doctor. (3) Antiviral drugs: If viral infection is considered, oral antiviral drugs such as Four Seasons Antiviral Combination can be taken as prescribed by the doctor if it is more serious. There are many causes of fever in children, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease, so as not to delay the disease. The medication should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.