Question
My child has a slight cough and keeps having a fever in the afternoon and at night. The blood test shows a high white blood cell count, and they have been given three days of symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, but the fever persists. What should I do?
Answer
If a child has a fever, it should be addressed immediately. Use cold compresses and sponge baths to help lower the temperature. You can apply cold, wet towels to the forehead, or wrap ice cubes in a plastic bag and then in a dry towel to place on the head, neck, armpits, and inguinal area for better effect. You can also dilute 75% alcohol with water in a 1:1 ratio and use a small towel to wipe the head, neck, armpits, chest and back, as well as the limbs. These are the suggestions for handling the question of ‘How to deal with recurring fever in tracheitis?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!