Question
A child with clear running nose has a body temperature of 37.6 degrees Celsius as measured by the Braun ear thermometer. After taking fever and cold medicine, the temperature remains at 37.6 degrees. Is this 37.6 degree reading from the Braun ear thermometer indicative that the child has a fever and cold?
Answer
High fever can have a significant impact on patients, whether children or adults, so it is important to seek medical attention at a regular healthcare facility as soon as discomfort symptoms arise. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral medication for fever reduction can be considered. If the temperature reaches 37.6 degrees Celsius, it falls within the low fever range and should be taken seriously. At this point, physical cooling methods can be chosen for fever reduction, which tend to be more effective.