What to do if your child has a cough and fever

Cough and fever are symptoms, and when these symptoms occur, they are likely caused by a cold. Children's immunity is very weak compared to adults, so they are more likely to be infected by diseases, resulting in symptoms such as coughing and fever. When children have a cough and fever, it is necessary to treat them fundamentally and prescribe the right medicine for the right disease. So what should we do if children have a cough and fever?

1. Wear less clothes to allow the baby to dissipate heat.

The traditional idea is that when a baby has a fever, the child should be wrapped tightly with clothes and quilts to "force" out the sweat. In fact, this is wrong. When children have a fever, they will shiver and parents may think that their babies have chills, but in fact, this is because their increased body temperature causes convulsions.

2. Cold and wet compress on the head:

Soak a soft towel in 20℃-30℃ cold water, squeeze it slightly to prevent dripping, fold it and place it on your forehead, and change it every 3-5 minutes.

3. Head ice pillow:

Fill the ice bag halfway with small ice cubes and a small amount of water, expel the air from the bag, press the bag tightly, and place it on the pillow after there is no water leakage.

4. Wipe with warm water or take a warm bath:

Wipe your baby's head, armpits, and limbs with a warm, wet towel or take a warm bath, scrubbing the skin more often to promote heat dissipation.

5. Alcohol bath:

Suitable for cooling down high fever. Prepare 200-300 ml of 20%-35% alcohol and use it to rub the limbs and back.

6. Vinegar

Boil the vinegar, let it cool, and then give your baby a small spoonful each time, several times a day. The therapeutic effect of vinegar is also very obvious. It can reduce inflammation, detoxify and reduce swelling. It is very effective for sore throat, dryness and itching. However, do not eat too much vinegar, otherwise it will harm the baby's spleen and stomach. Once the baby's cough symptoms are significantly alleviated, you can stop using it. If the baby does have symptoms of a cold, then letting the baby smell the boiled vinegar more often is also effective.

7. Honey

Honey is very effective in treating baby's cough, especially night cough. Honey has a long history of treating respiratory infections and inflammations. It can effectively kill respiratory bacteria, and honey can help babies sleep more soundly at night. However, babies under one year old cannot eat honey, otherwise it will cause botulism poisoning. Parents of babies under one year old need to pay special attention.