Question
My child has been having a fever and coughing repeatedly for about a week now. Previous treatment and effects: I gave him fever-reducing medicine when the temperature reached over 38 degrees. I also gave him some Qingkailing. He was better for two days but then had a fever again. I would like to get some help: I want to know what the cause of my child’s fever is and what I should do.
Answer
Hello, fever in children is very common, as children are susceptible to infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or mycoplasma due to their lack of resistance. You can give your child some Sinbolin, Haodaiya, and cefradine for treatment. Pay attention to the child’s mental state; if they are spirits are low and have a high fever over 39°C, they should seek medical attention immediately to prevent seizures. Children usually have fevers due to catching a cold from a virus, but there can be other reasons as well. Generally, children with fevers need to be taken to the pediatric department of the hospital to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and treatment to completely control the fever. If the child’s body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees, you can use warm water or alcohol sponge baths to cool down the body. Alternatively, you can use towels wrapped around frozen ice packs in areas such as armpits and inguinal grooves for cooling. Cooling is symptomatic; the key is timely treatment of the cause of the fever.