With the advent of autumn, the temperature gradually decreases, and the frequency of fever in children also increases. In the face of this phenomenon, how to properly cope with parents at home has become a top priority. Here, we offer some advice and guidance for parents to help you properly manage your child's fever at home.
1. Understand the causes of fever in children.
First, we need to understand the causes of fever in children. In general, fever in children can be divided into two categories: infectious and non-infectious. Infectious fever is the most common and is mainly caused by pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Non-infectious fever includes dysfunction of the thermoregulatory center, metabolic diseases, and drug fever. For parents, understanding the cause of fever in children can help to correctly judge and deal with fever.
2. Observe the symptoms of fever in children.
When a child has a fever, parents need to watch their child closely for symptoms. Generally speaking, when a child's fever is accompanied by the following symptoms, parents need to pay attention to it:
1.Persistent high fever: body temperature over 39 and lasting for a long time;
2.Anti-** fever: After the fever subsides, the fever recurs soon after;
3.fever accompanied by severe headache, vomiting, convulsions and other symptoms;
4.fever with rash, dyspnea, purple lips and other symptoms;
5.Fever is accompanied by symptoms such as malaise, loss of appetite, and fatigue.
If a child has any of the above symptoms, parents should bring their child to the doctor as soon as possible.
3. Properly respond to children's fever at home.
1.Stay calm: In the face of children's fever, parents should first stay calm and avoid panic. Panic can affect children's psychology and may even lead parents to make wrong judgments and treatments.
2.Take temperature: Take your child's temperature with an accurate thermometer and keep an eye out for temperature changes. Thermometers can be ear thermometers, forehead thermometers, or traditional mercury thermometers.
3.Antipyretic treatment: for body temperature at 38Children under the age of 5 can take physical cooling methods, such as wiping the child's body with warm water, especially the armpits, groin and other areas with abundant large blood vessels. For a body temperature of 38Children over 5 can be given an appropriate amount of antipyretics, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. However, please note that the use of antipyretics should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
4.Drink plenty of fluids: When children have a fever, their bodies lose water. Parents should ensure that their children drink enough water to prevent dehydration.
5.Rest: When a child has a fever, the body needs more rest to recover. Parents should ensure that their children have a quiet and comfortable environment to rest.
6.Observation of the child's condition: During the child's fever, parents need to closely observe the child's condition changes, such as body temperature and symptoms. If you notice an exacerbation of your condition, you should seek medical attention immediately.
7.Avoid sweating: Some parents think it's a mistake to cover your child when they have a fever. Sweating can cause your child to have an adverse reaction and even trigger sweat syndrome.
8.Proper diet: During a child's fever, appetite may be affected. Parents should provide their children with easily digestible and nutritious foods such as porridge, noodles, vegetables, fruits, etc.
4. When to seek medical attention.
When faced with a child's fever, parents need to judge when to seek medical attention. Parents should bring their children to the doctor as soon as possible if:
1.Persistently elevated body temperature, more than 39;
2.fever accompanied by severe headache, vomiting, convulsions and other symptoms;
3.fever with rash, dyspnea, purple lips and other symptoms;
4.Fever is accompanied by symptoms such as malaise, loss of appetite, and fatigue.
5.Fever lasts for a long time, more than 3 days;
6.After family treatment, the condition did not improve.
In conclusion, children have frequent fevers in autumn, and it is important for parents to cope properly at home. By understanding the cause of a child's fever, observing the symptoms, treating it correctly, and determining when to seek medical attention, parents can better help their children through the fever. At the same time, parents also need to strengthen their own parenting knowledge and improve their ability to cope with children's fever. Here, we wish every child to grow up healthy and free from diseases.
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