Question
My child has been very disobedient lately, crying and fussing non-stop. The hospital check-up didn’t help either. How should I deal with recurring fever?
Answer
Recurring fever in children is often due to colds, with viral infections being the main cause. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment has certain advantages. Medications like pediatric cold syrup, pediatric cooling and detoxification syrup, and pediatric throat granules are commonly used. Generally, if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication is recommended. Children have a larger range of temperature fluctuations compared to adults. So, you can observe more closely, ensure they drink plenty of water, and consider moderate physical cooling (cooling). You can use alcohol to wipe the palms of their hands and soles of their feet, apply ice packs to the forehead and armpits. If there is no downward trend in body temperature, you should still administer medication to reduce the fever.