Question
Is childhood fever related to eating shrimp? What methods can be used to relieve it?
Answer
Childhood fever is often caused by viral infections in the upper respiratory tract. Viruses enter the cells of the nasal and throat mucosa, eventually destroying these cells. However, the human body has a powerful immune response, and infected cells release a protein called interferon before they die, warning surrounding healthy cells to avoid viral invasion. There are two types of colds: common cold and influenza. The common cold is usually caused by rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, and Coxsackieviruses, among others. In addition to fever, patients with the common cold also experience noticeable symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose. Generally, patients with uncomplicated common cold can recover on their own within a few days and do not require medication.