Children with fever, which may be caused by respiratory infections, etc., can be treated with acetaminophen, etc., if the temperature exceeds 38.5℃. Below this temperature and good mental state, with physical cooling can be; if necessary, anti-infection treatment is also needed.
Children with fever, more than 38.5 degrees, can cooperate with the doctor to use ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can be taken orally or anally given to reduce fever, two antipyretic drugs within four hours may not be repeated use. If there is a lot of sweating during the process of use, it is necessary to replenish water in a timely manner.
If lower than 38.5 ℃ to take physical cooling, such as ice packs, cold towels, etc. in the children’s forehead on the top of the head, can also be taken with a warm towel to wipe the sides of the neck, armpits thigh roots and other parts.
Fever in children can be caused by respiratory infections. If it is caused by viral infections, oseltamivir phosphate and other medications can be given as prescribed by the doctor; if it is accompanied by bacterial infections, penicillin and other medications can be given.
There are other causes of fever in children, so it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of the disease.