Question
After a child has a common cold with tonsillitis, high fever, cough, and vomiting, medication does not show improvement. After receiving intravenous treatment, the condition temporarily relieves, but recurs after stopping the medication. Inquire about alternative treatment methods to intravenous therapy and the potential harm of long-term intravenous therapy to a child’s body.
Answer
When a child’s fever drops below 38.5℃, a warm washcloth can be applied to the forehead, and the limbs and chest can be wiped to cool down. If symptoms such as cold hands and feet, chills all over the body, or purple lips occur, the cooling process should be immediately stopped. When the fever rises above 38.5℃, children can take children’s fever-reducing drugs such as Acetaminophen, Tylenol, or Children’s Motrin, but the dosage and method must be followed according to the doctor’s instructions. Remind parents not to use fever-reducing drugs on their own to avoid delaying the condition. If the high fever persists after the above treatment, immediate hospitalization is required to prevent febrile convulsions.