When your child has a fever (how to deal with it)

 Children sometimes have a fever, and it usually happens when they have a cold.

It is worrying and heartbreaking when a child has a fever, and I just hope they get better soon.

The reason why a fever occurs is that when bacteria invade our body, white blood cells and T lymphocytes in the blood attack the bacteria and a substance called cytokine is secreted.

This substance generates heat in our body, promotes the activity of immune cells, and suppresses the growth of bacteria.

Don't panic too much because you have a fever, and think that your body is coping well and reacting.

I would like to share a simple way to lower a fever at home.


1. Lowering the body temperature using a wet towel

If your child has a fever (over 38 degrees), take off their clothes, soak a towel or handkerchief in lukewarm water, remove the moisture, and wipe the area where blood vessels pass, such as the forehead, neck, armpits, and groin. Cold water can cause blood vessels to constrict further, which can generate heat, so always use lukewarm water. If the towel gets cold again, wet it again with lukewarm water, remove the moisture, and repeat until the body temperature goes down.


2. Use of fever reducers

It is not good to give medicine to young children, so please think carefully before giving fever reducers.

You should use them when the fever is over 38 degrees or when the child is struggling with a fever.

Representative fever reducers include acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen, and aspirin.

Aspirin is said to be rarely used because it can cause 'Reye's syndrome'.

Therefore, it is recommended to keep children's Tylenol on hand, and the dosage and administration should be appropriate for the age and weight.

There is a way to use acetaminophen and ibuprofen interchangeably, but please use this after consulting with a doctor or getting a prescription.


3. Drink enough water

You need to drink enough water to bring down the fever more quickly.

Children are especially vulnerable to dehydration, so it is essential to drink enough water when they have a fever.

Lukewarm water, barley tea, fruits/vegetables, and white porridge are helpful.

Ionic drinks are also helpful, but since they contain a lot of sugar, I think the above methods are sufficient.


※Go to the emergency room

If your child's condition does not improve despite the above measures, or if he or she has convulsions or is unconscious, you should go to the emergency room.

Of course, even if you go to the emergency room, if it is not really an emergency, you may have to wait in the emergency room.

However, in most cases, the above measures can be taken, so don't be too nervous or panicked just because the fever is high, and it would be good to gradually bring down the fever and monitor your child's condition.

Of course, a doctor's diagnosis and prescription should take precedence over my writing.

Searching online for answers is a temporary measure, so please be sure to ask a doctor and take the right measures and measures for your child. I always support parents who are having a hard time raising their children.

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