How to Deal with Children’s Fever and Cough

Question

Female, 7 years old, my child has always had poor physical fitness and often gets a fever and colds. I want to know how to deal with fever and cough symptoms in children?

Answer

The normal armpit temperature is between 36~37°C. If a child has a fever, you can let them drink more hot water, use warm water to wipe their palms, try not to play outside, and rest at home. Pay attention to staying warm and not catching a cold. Ensure adequate hydration and avoid taking medicine randomly. During high fever, breathing becomes faster, and sweating causes the body to lose a large amount of water. Therefore, when a child has a fever, parents should provide them with sufficient water to increase urine output and promote the excretion of toxins from the body. If they are really uncomfortable, go to the hospital for a re-examination.