Question
After taking fever-reducing medication for a high fever of 38.5 degrees, the temperature dropped but then rose again in the afternoon, accompanied by coughing. How have past treatments and their effects been? What kind of assistance is needed?
Answer
Fever is usually a result of an inflammatory response. When the body’s resistance is down, bacteria or viruses can invade and cause infection. Simply using fever-reducing medication can only temporarily lower body temperature and relieve symptoms, but it can easily lead to recurrent symptoms, affecting recovery. Therefore, appropriate anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a physician, and attention should be paid to a balanced diet, adequate water intake, sufficient rest, maintaining a cheerful mood, avoiding smoking, overwork, and cold exposure to promote physical recovery.