A 3-year-old child with a fever of 38.3 degrees may be caused by an upper respiratory tract infection, which can be treated by physical methods and medication.
1. Physical methods: When a 3-year-old child has a fever of 38.3 degrees, it is usually recommended to use physical methods to reduce the temperature, such as taking a warm bath, using ice packs on the forehead, armpits and other parts.
2. medication: If the fever is caused by viral infection, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to give oseltamivir phosphate and other medication; if it is caused by bacterial infection, you can give penicillin and other medication. If the fever exceeds 38.5 degrees, you can cooperate with the doctor to use ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. to reduce fever.
If a 3-year-old child with a fever of 38.3 degrees has severe symptoms, or if the symptoms continue without improvement, he or she should go to the hospital in time for treatment. All of the above medications should be used under a doctor’s supervision, so avoid self-medication.