Question

My child has been unwell for a week. They started with a fever of 38 degrees yesterday and the fever subsided after taking a packet of pediatric paracetamol. However, they have a fever again this morning. What medicine should we give to speed up recovery? How has the past treatment and its effectiveness been? I hope to receive some assistance to help my child get better quickly.

Answer

  1. Generally, during a common cold, body temperature may fluctuate for about 3 days, and it may not return to normal even after taking medication.
  2. At the same time, pay attention to other symptoms in your child. Be vigilant about whether it’s not just a cold; it could be diseases like bronchitis or pneumonia. If the body temperature does not show an upward trend within 3 days, please see a doctor promptly.
  3. What you can do is to perform physical cooling measures, give more warm water, and closely monitor your child’s condition. I hope my explanation is helpful.