Question
A child has a fever of 38 degrees Celsius, and the parent asks how to handle it.
Answer
A child’s fever may be caused by an infection. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is recommended to use physical cooling methods, such as using a warm towel to compress the forehead or applying a fever-reducing patch, and encourage drinking plenty of water. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, ibuprofen tablets can be taken for fever reduction, and after the fever subsides, traditional Chinese medicine like Xiao Chaihu Decoction and Reyan Ning Compound can be taken for clearing heat and detoxification. These medications are all traditional Chinese medicine and have no side effects on children.