Question
How should one handle a child’s temperature reaching 38.5 degrees?
Answer
A fever of 38.5 degrees in children is usually a symptom of bacterial or viral infections, and simply using fever-reducing medication does not cure the problem. It is recommended to use antibiotics under the guidance of a physician to treat the source of infection, and consider using fever-reducing drugs like Merck or Naproxen to lower body temperature. At the same time, perform physical cooling to prevent the occurrence of febrile convulsions. If the infection progresses to respiratory system issues, additional medical measures may be required, such as the use of ventilators or gastrointestinal decompression. Moreover, maintaining good personal hygiene habits can also help prevent infections.