How to treat fever in children

When children have a fever, if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 ℃ should be physical cooling, if the temperature is more than 38.5 degrees, should promptly consult the doctor and follow the doctor’s advice to take antipyretic drugs. It is also important to treat the cause of the illness. If the children have fever symptoms, the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, should take cold wet compresses, warm water bath, antipyretic paste and other physical cooling methods, to help reduce fever, diet should pay attention to light and easy to digest the main, to avoid eating spicy and stimulating food. If the child’s temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, should go to the hospital in time, with the help of a professional doctor, a clear diagnosis of the cause of the disease, but also need to take acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other antipyretic drugs under the guidance of the doctor. At the same time for the cause of the treatment is also very important for the recovery of body temperature, such as bacterial infections caused by respiratory infections, need to actively use antibacterial drugs such as cefaclor, cefdinir and other treatment. There are many other causes of fever in babies, and it is recommended to consult a specialist for evaluation and treatment. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.