Question
The child has a fever of 38.3 degrees and has been taking medication for two days without significant improvement. The fever has decreased but they are now experiencing a runny nose with yellow discharge. How should this be handled?
Answer
The child may have contracted a bacterial infection, so do not worry. Antibiotics take two to three days to take effect. If the body temperature is high, you can take fever-reducing medicine; if the temperature is not high, use warm water to wipe the forehead and armpits. At the same time, encourage the child to drink warm water, which helps lower body temperature. A child’s fever can be caused by various factors, so parents should closely monitor and properly care for their child to prevent them from catching a cold again.