What to do when a child has a cold and fever: Quick and effective remedies
Disease description:
The child has had a mild cold for the past couple of days, and today I noticed he has a fever. I would like to know what can be done when a child has a cold and fever—what are the quick and effective remedies?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Fever generally refers to an elevated body temperature. When children have a cold accompanied by fever, there is usually no immediate cure. If the body temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods such as wiping the body with lukewarm water or applying fever-reducing patches can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic medications such as ibuprofen suspension, compound zinc ibuprofen granules, or acetaminophen suspension may be used according to medical advice. In cases caused by viral infection with severe symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose, medications like Xiao Chai Hu Granules or Compound Honeysuckle Granules may be used as directed by a physician.
