What should I do if my child catches a cold and has a fever?

Children often catch colds and have fevers. In fact, many adults often see this situation. However, if a child has a fever, it should be taken seriously, because children's bodies generally have poor resistance and poor immunity. If they are not treated to reduce the fever, the disease is likely to become more and more serious. Let me introduce the treatment methods to you!

If you catch a cold and have a fever but do not have other symptoms such as coughing and refusal to eat, and the fever is not severe, you can take oral cold granules and drink more hot water. If the fever is severe, you can cool down physically or take oral antipyretics. If the symptoms worsen or do not improve, seek medical attention immediately.

If a child has cold hands and feet, white tongue coating, pale face, and light-colored urine when having a fever, parents can use ginger and brown sugar water to dispel the cold. Adding two or three one-inch long pieces of green onion to the water will help the child sweat.

Children's fever will usually recur for several days. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, it is recommended to use physical methods to reduce the fever effectively: raise the room temperature and let her sweat. Drink more water and urinate more often. If your body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you should take antipyretics, such as Motrin, to control your body temperature.

When you have a cold, drink plenty of water and get enough rest. You can take medicine in moderation. The reason why a cold does not heal for a long time is because the body's immunity is weak. The most fundamental way is to improve the body's immunity, which can better prevent the occurrence of colds. Be sure to increase outdoor exercise to improve the body's immunity.

If the child's body temperature does not exceed 38.5OC, antipyretic drugs are generally not needed, but changes in body temperature should be closely monitored. If the child's temperature reaches 30OC. To prevent heat cramps, choose appropriate antipyretic drugs or use physical cooling under the guidance of a doctor.

Children generally do not have a very good diet during this period, because during the cold, the child's appetite will become poor, so during this period you must let him eat something easier to digest, such as porridge or softer rice and noodles. Such semi-liquid food is easier to swallow. Do not give him junk food and snacks.