Children with a cold and fever can use air conditioning, but they should avoid blowing cold air directly, and also pay attention to the appropriate temperature and diligent ventilation.
Fever is a common clinical symptom in children with colds, usually caused by viral infections, which may lead to an increase in body temperature. Children with fever during the period of rising body temperature, if the spirit, appetite in all aspects of normal, you can reduce the ambient temperature through the air conditioning, it is recommended that the indoor temperature to maintain about 26 ℃, is conducive to the body’s heat dissipation.
However, do not let the child be in the direct blow of the air conditioner to avoid causing the child to catch cold. If the child shows signs of chills, the air conditioning temperature can be appropriately adjusted upward, but also pay attention to keep warm, increase the amount of water to avoid dehydration caused by high fever. At the same time, pay attention to indoor ventilation, keep the air fresh.
It is recommended to pay close attention to the axillary temperature changes, if necessary, go to the pediatric internal medicine department of the hospital, combined with the doctor’s advice to give medication to regulate, to avoid further aggravation of the condition.