Question
A 4-year-old child has a fever and coughs. After medical treatment involving IV therapy and taking antipyretics, the child takes another dose of the antipyretic at 11 PM at home, but the fever returns 4 hours later. Inquiry about the use of antipyretic suppositories.
Answer
Based on the description, if a 4-year-old child has a fever due to a cold, and the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is recommended to use antipyretics, fever-reducing patches, and physical cooling methods, as well as drinking plenty of warm water. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing patches, physical cooling methods, and drinking plenty of warm water can be used, while monitoring the body temperature. Physical cooling methods include using a warm towel to wipe all parts of the body, including the forehead, chest, neck, back, groin, armpits, and limbs, for about 10 minutes each time, while monitoring the body temperature and drinking plenty of warm water.