How to quickly reduce fever in children without using antipyretic medication
Disease description:
When dressing my child in the morning, I suddenly noticed that he had a fever. However, there was no antipyretic medicine at home. I wonder how to quickly reduce a child's fever when no fever-reducing medication is available?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Fever usually refers to an elevated body temperature. For children with fever who do not have access to antipyretic medications, if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, encourage drinking plenty of warm water or use cooling patches for physical cooling. You may also remove heavy clothing and replace it with loose, comfortable cotton garments to promote heat dissipation. Wiping the palms, soles, groin, and other areas with lukewarm water can also help reduce body temperature. If the fever exceeds 38.5°C, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.
