Question
Dear doctor! My son is 7 years old and has a fever of 39 degrees with convulsions, which lasted for about 3 minutes.
Answer
Generally, fever is a defensive response. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, there is no need to take antipyretic medication. Pay attention to rest and warmth, and drink plenty of warm water. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, you can take ibuprofen or use acetaminophen for symptomatic treatment, while also performing physical cooling treatment (cooling therapy). There are many factors that can cause pediatric respiratory problems. If the child is diagnosed with pediatric respiratory disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to allow children to develop picky eating habits and should have a balanced diet.