What to do if a child has pneumonia and a high fever

Many parents are very concerned about their children's illnesses. Fever occurs frequently in children. There are many reasons in life that can cause children to have a fever. The care of this disease is relatively critical. Therefore, as parents, we must pay attention to doing relevant care work to avoid worsening of the disease. So what should we do if children with pneumonia have a high fever that does not subside?

Fever has a great impact on children's health. If a child has a fever, he needs to be actively treated and the daily care work should also be done.

How to care for children with fever

If you notice that your baby is a little listless, has no appetite, and has a fever, he may have a fever. At this time, there are four things you need to do.

1. Measure the temperature If you feel that your baby may have a fever, the first thing to do is to measure the temperature to understand the baby's fever condition. Choose a convenient and safe thermometer to measure your baby's temperature.

2. Let him drink more water to lower his body temperature mainly through sweating through the skin, increasing the frequency of urination, etc. Therefore, give your baby water in small amounts and frequently.

3. Physical cooling: Take off the baby's outer clothes, wipe the baby's forehead, neck, wrists, ankles, etc. with a warm, wet towel. You can also give him a warm bath with the water temperature slightly higher than body temperature.

4. Take antipyretics. Always have antipyretics at home. When the fever exceeds 38.5℃, you can give your baby medication according to his weight. Both drops and syrup-based antipyretics are suitable for babies.

Useful memo

If your baby has a fever, don't dress him in too many clothes and don't hold him all the time, otherwise it will not be conducive to heat dissipation. The room temperature should not exceed 20℃, and windows should be opened for ventilation as much as possible.

If your baby has a persistent fever or is in a bad mood, vomiting, or has a rash, you should see a doctor immediately.

Although fever is not a disease but the body's response to viral invasion, it is necessary to take cooling measures. A high fever or a sudden change in body temperature can cause serious consequences.

The above is an introduction on what to do if a child with pneumonia has a high fever that won’t subside. I believe that everyone should know how to deal with the problem of a child having a fever in the future. If you know how to take care of your child when he or she is sick, this can help the child reduce the pain caused by the disease. Everyone can learn about it.