Question
My child has been crying and has a persistent fever, and the hospital check-up has been ineffective. How can I effectively cool down my child’s fever?
Answer
Hello, when a child has a fever, parents should first find the cause rather than just focus on reducing the fever. In terms of physical cooling methods, you can use alcohol sponge baths or cold compresses. Alcohol sponge baths involve gently wiping the child’s neck, chest, armpits, upper limbs, palm and back of hands, inguinal area, lower limbs, and soles of the feet; cold compresses can be applied with cold towels or ice packs on the child’s head or armpits and inguinal area. Additionally, for children diagnosed with respiratory system issues, parents should immediately cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and pay attention to the child’s diet, avoiding spicy and cold foods.