Question
The 4-year-old child has been coughing and running a high fever for four consecutive days. After taking ibuprofen, the fever recurred within a few hours, and the temperature rose back to 38 to 39 degrees. It has been persistently low-grade fever. What treatment is needed?
Answer
Are there any other discomforts besides the fever, such as coughing or a runny nose? After such a long time, have any detailed examinations been done? Fever in children is a very common consumptive disease in clinical diagnosis, and the body temperature usually fluctuates for 3-5 days, with this process. It is important to monitor body temperature data, drink plenty of water, and urinate frequently to dissipate heat. For physical cooling (cooling), use lukewarm water for sponge baths, which can be wiped on the neck, armpits, and inguinal areas where large blood vessels are located to lower the body temperature. Determine the symptomatic medication, such as oral ibuprofen suspensions.