Question
My child has been disobedient lately, crying and fussing, with a rising body temperature. Although we have taken them to the hospital for a check-up, the cause has not been found yet. I’m wondering which method, cold water or hot water, should be used to help my child cool down.
Answer
In this situation, you can first use alcohol rubs to help your child cool down. This method can lower the body temperature and also help identify the cause of the fever. A fever may be caused by infections, connective tissue diseases, malignant tumors, and other reasons. Do not rush to use medication before determining the cause. If confirmed to be caused by a cold, oral antibiotics, cold remedies, antivirals, antihistamines, and other medications may be required for treatment. If the body temperature continues to rise, oral fever-reducing medication or physical cooling therapy may be necessary.