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

When a child has a fever, it can be a big deal or a small deal. If a child's fever is treated well, then it will be fine. If it is not treated well, it may cause pneumonia. Therefore, mothers must always pay attention to the physical and mental health of their children, try not to let them be picky about food, and give them more fresh fruits and vegetables, which can improve their immunity. Below are some methods of treating fever that the editor has collected. Let’s take a look.

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. Use a cooling patch:

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 child's core temperature (rectal temperature or ear temperature) exceeds 38.5℃, antipyretic solution or suppository can be used appropriately.

The above are ways to reduce fever in children. When a child has a fever, mothers should not panic, but must respond calmly and pay attention to keeping him warm. As the weather changes, you should add or remove clothes for him appropriately, and keep the room clean to prevent the child from inhaling dust and worsening his condition. Take your children out for walks more often; it will be good for their health.