Patients with influenza who have a fever can be treated with medication and general measures as prescribed by the doctor.
1. Medication: Patients with influenza can take oral antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir, as prescribed by the doctor. If the body temperature has reached 38.5 degrees and above, oral antipyretic medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc. can be prescribed by the doctor.
2. General measures: If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, physical cooling can be considered as a priority. For example, use hot water to wipe the popliteal fossa, back, neck and other locations of the patient, or through the towel cold compresses on the forehead area to promote the temperature drop. At the same time, attention should be paid to keep warm, drink more water, and eat a light diet, which is conducive to the recovery of health.
Influenza patients with fever, it is recommended to go to the hospital for consultation and treatment in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s advice to choose the appropriate treatment.