Question
Male, 7 years old, My child has had a cold and fever recently, with persistent coughing and runny nose, the condition fluctuating. What should I do if my child has a fever?
Answer
Consider that the fever could be due to a cold or other illnesses such as encephalitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, or enteritis. You can first try physical fever reduction methods for the child, such as taking a warm bath or wiping the child’s body with warm water. For cold-related fevers, you can treat with antipyretic medication. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause of the fever and receive timely treatment to avoid severe illness. Different causes lead to different symptoms, so patients need to quickly go to a regular three-level A hospital for systematic and standardized examinations in order to receive targeted treatment. In addition, patients should maintain regular work and rest , do well in cold prevention and warmth preservation, eat light and soft foods in daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.