Question
Should a 1-year-old child be given fever reducing medicine if their temperature reaches 38.5 degrees?
Answer
When dealing with a fever in a 1-year-old, it is advisable to first use alcohol wipes for cooling and to identify the cause of the fever. Fever can be caused by infection, or it may be related to connective tissue diseases or malignant tumors. Before determining the cause, it is not advisable to rush into medication. Consider using traditional Chinese medicine preparations, such as cold and fever herbal powders, Platycodon root powders, or Yigan San to alleviate symptoms. If there is sore throat, throat lozenges or Ge Hou Ning tablets can be used; for severe nasal congestion, a small amount of 1% ephedrine nasal drops can be used. Appropriate fever-reducing medication can be used during high fever.