Fever is one of the common problems for parents. Fever not only makes the baby uncomfortable, but also causes a lot of anxiety to the parents. When dealing with a child's fever, parents often consider physical cooling methods first. However, different cooling methods have different effects, and some may even have negative effects. Under the guidance of TCM theory, we can choose the following three physical cooling methods to ensure that your child's body temperature is effectively and safely lowered.
The first physical cooling method is to rub the body. This is a simple and practical way to cool down by wiping your child's forehead, temples, armpits, palms and feet with water or alcohol. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that these areas are cold areas on the child's body surface, and by wiping them, water or alcohol can be used to evaporate heat and reduce body temperature. When using alcohol, it is recommended to use diluted alcohol to avoid irritation to children. At the same time, the wiping force should be moderate, and it should not be overforced, so as not to cause discomfort to the child.
The second physical cooling method is a cold compress. Apply a wet towel or ice pack to your child's forehead, neck, hands and feet to dissipate heat. This method can quickly reduce the local temperature through the direct contact of cold objects with **, thereby affecting the regulation and reduction of body temperature. Whether it's a cold wet towel or an ice pack, care needs to be taken to control the application time and temperature. Generally speaking, the cold compress should not exceed 15 minutes each time, so as not to cause excessive cold.
The third physical cooling method is warm water soaking. This method allows the child's feet to soak in warm water, which can evaporate and dissipate heat through the sweat discharged by the apocrine glands on the soles of the feet, thus cooling the child. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the soles of the feet are the second heart of the human body, and the meridians communicate with all parts of the body. By soaking in warm water on the soles of your feet, you can promote blood circulation and reduce the feeling of heat all over your body. The temperature of the warm water should be moderate and should not be overheated, so as not to burn the child's **. The soaking time is usually 15-20 minutes to make the child feel comfortable.
It is important to note that physical cooling is only a temporary measure to deal with a child's fever, and cannot directly ** the root cause of the disease. If your child has a fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention and seek guidance from a doctor. In the process of cooperating with the doctor, it is effective to take appropriate physical cooling methods, but it is also necessary to choose carefully and make appropriate adjustments according to the actual situation of the child.
To sum up, when a child has a fever, we can choose three physical cooling methods: body rubbing, cold compress and warm water soaking. These methods are based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and the experience of ancient and modern doctors, which are both safe and effective. It is necessary to pay attention to the correct operation of the method when using it to ensure that the child can comfortably receive the cooling**. However, it should be emphasized that physical cooling is only a temporary relief method and cannot replace the doctor's diagnosis and treatment.
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