Children fever body temperature of 38 ℃ whether to take antipyretic drugs, need to be decided according to the specific conditions, generally do not need to take, have a history of febrile convulsions need to take antipyretic drugs.
In principle, when children’s body temperature reaches 38.5 ℃ and above, need to take antipyretic drugs, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and so on. Body temperature of 38 ℃ is low fever, hot towels can be used to apply external compresses to the child’s forehead, warm baths, fever patches, reduce the clothing worn and other physical methods of antipyretic treatment.
However, if the child has a history of febrile convulsions, the rise in body temperature is prone to convulsions, in this case, the body temperature of 38.0 ℃ need to follow the doctor’s advice to take antipyretic drugs, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. to control the body temperature, to avoid the occurrence of convulsions. Antipyretics need an interval of 4 to 6 hours before repeating the medication.
There are many causes of fever in children, and it is necessary to consult the doctor in time, complete the relevant examinations, and carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor after clarifying the cause of the disease.