Question
Eight days ago, there was just a cough, but the symptoms were severe, leading to sleepless nights. On the second day, the fever reached 38 degrees Celsius, and after eight consecutive days of intravenous treatment, fever recurred at night.
Answer
Fever in children is often associated with upper respiratory infections and requires symptomatic fever reduction and anti-inflammatory, antiviral treatment. Start with physical cooling (temperature reduction) and use fever-reducing patches to protect the brain. When the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, use medication as directed to reduce fever, such as children’s ibuprofen. Pay close attention to any symptoms such as runny nose or nasal congestion, or red and swollen throat, nausea or vomiting, and decreased appetite, and treat accordingly with anti-inflammatory and antiviral medication.