What should I do if my child has a cold, fever, or sore throat?

Things like colds and fevers are definitely not a big deal. I believe every one of my friends has heard of it, and basically everyone has experienced it. Children's resistance is relatively weak. Once they encounter cold seasons or rainy weather, their resistance will decrease. Vulnerable to invasion of pathogenic factors. In this situation, parents must be very worried. What should I do if my child has a cold and fever?

1. Maintain good air circulation in your home:

If your home has air conditioning, maintain the room temperature between 25-27℃. You can place the child in an air-conditioned room or blow an electric fan around him to slowly lower his body temperature, which will make the child feel more comfortable. But if the limbs are cold and the patient is shivering violently, it means that the patient needs warmth, so he should be covered with a blanket.

2. Take off excess clothing:

If your baby's limbs, hands and feet are warm and he is sweating all over, it means he needs to dissipate heat and he can wear less clothes.

3. Warm water bath:

Undress the baby and rub the whole body with a warm water (37℃) towel. This will dilate the blood vessels in the baby's skin and release body qi. In addition, when water vapor evaporates from the body surface, it will also absorb body heat.

4. Sleeping with an ice pillow:

It helps to dissipate heat, but it is not recommended for younger children because it is difficult for them to turn their bodies and the ice pillow can easily cause local overcooling or hypothermia. You can also use a cooling patch. When the water in the gelatinous substance of the cooling patch evaporates, it can take away the heat and will not cause excessive cooling.

5. Drink plenty of water:

To help sweating and prevent dehydration. Water has the function of regulating temperature, which can lower body temperature and replenish water lost in the baby's body.

6. Use antipyretics:

When the core temperature (rectal temperature or ear temperature) of an infant or young child exceeds 38.5℃, you can use antipyretic solution or suppository appropriately and go to the hospital immediately.

Don't ignore problems such as children's colds and fevers. Parents should also take extra care of their babies' health. Having a healthy body is definitely better than anything else. Everyone understands that once their baby is sick, young parents will be very anxious. Now, all this will not be so strange anymore. It’s good to master some practical tips.