What are the methods for quickly reducing fever that are suitable for children?
As children grow up, they often develop fevers caused by colds, which makes parents very anxious. How to reduce fever quickly has become the issue that parents are most concerned about. The following will introduce in detail how to quickly reduce fever from four aspects: drug treatment, physical cooling, Chinese herbal medicine for fever reduction, and other precautions.
Drug treatment
Medication is one of the common ways to reduce fever quickly. Parents should choose drugs suitable for children\’s constitution. The two common fever-reducing drugs currently on the market are acetaminophen and ibuprofen, but pay attention to the dosage of acetaminophen and prevent overdose. If a child has severe cough, runny nose and other symptoms, symptoms can be easily relieved by using symptomatic drugs in addition to antipyretic drugs.
Acetaminophen dosage
The use of acetaminophen should be based on the child\’s weight, age, etc., and should be taken in accordance with the recommended dosage in the instructions. If the child weighs less than 10kg, the dosage should be 10~15mg/kg, 3~4 times a day, 5~10mg/kg each time. However, it must not exceed 40mg/kg/d, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 60mg/kg/d, and the medication time should not exceed 3 days. The time of taking the medicine should also be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. If the symptoms are obvious, it is recommended to go to the hospital in advance.
Other common medications
In addition to acetaminophen, common cold medicines also contain ingredients that have viral inhibitory effects on influenza viruses and upper respiratory tract viruses, such as abamectin, which can assist in the treatment of influenza in children. At the same time, auxiliary drugs such as cough suppressants and cooling patches can also be used according to specific symptoms.
Physical cooling
When a child\’s body temperature reaches above 39 degrees, physical cooling measures should be considered. Physical cooling refers to the use of physical means to consume the body\’s heat and prevent complications such as intracranial hypertension caused by high fever. Common cooling methods include body rub, ice compress and warm water bath.
Brushing method
The body-wiping method is a physical cooling method that induces and dissipates heat by wiping wet towels on sensitive areas such as armpits, groin, inner thighs, children\’s waist, knee sockets, and soles of feet. Wet towels should not be too cold and should be replaced with new ones every once in a while, otherwise symptoms such as colds may easily occur.
Ice method
There are many misunderstandings about the ice compress method, and improper use may cause or cause side effects. The ice compress method should have protective measures, that is, it needs to be wrapped with a towel or other fabric before use. During the wet compress process, you need to be careful not to let the child catch a cold. Applying ice cubes directly is not a good method.
Hydrogen peroxide warm water scrubbing method
For burn-like fevers, warm water bathing is required. Warm water should be between 35 and 36°C. When bathing, use a towel or handkerchief dipped in hydrogen peroxide and rub slowly until the color of the child turns white and the rash disappears. This method can wipe a wider area than the body wiping method.
Chinese herbal medicine to reduce fever
Chinese herbal medicine methods for reducing fever are suitable for children with severe drug allergiesIt can have a good cooling effect. However, when choosing Chinese herbal medicine, parents must go to a regular Chinese medicine hospital for consultation and choose appropriate medicines. Chinese herbal medicine for reducing fever is suitable for mild fever. If severe fever is to be reduced quickly, other measures must be taken.
Single Flower Dandelion Soup
Yinhua Dandelion Decoction is a common traditional Chinese medicine method for reducing fever. The preparation method is to put 10g of dried silver flowers and 10g of dandelion into a pot, add 1000ml of water, and boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Take 150~200ml each time, 2 times a day, suitable for children to take when they have a fever. Yinhua Dandelion Decoction has the effects of detoxifying, clearing away heat, relieving superficial symptoms and reducing fever.
Bamboo leaf and mint soup
Bamboo leaf and mint soup is also a Chinese herbal prescription for treating fever, which has the effect of clearing away heat, detoxifying, relieving external factors and dispelling evil. The formula is to wash 30g of bamboo leaves, 15g of mint, and 9g of grass fruit, then decoct it in appropriate amount of water, remove the residue and leave the juice, and drink it warmly. Mainly suitable for symptoms such as headache, swollen throat and other symptoms caused by fever.
Other notes
When a child has a fever, other details need to be paid attention to, such as controlling the indoor temperature, appropriately increasing the air humidity, drinking more water, getting more rest, etc.
Control indoor temperature
Pay attention to the indoor temperature where your child is, and do not let the room temperature be too high or too low. Generally, maintaining a temperature of 22-26 degrees is the most appropriate.
Appropriately increase air humidity
Installing a humidifier or placing something like a wet towel in the room to ensure that the humidity in the room is not less than 50% can help children relieve symptoms such as cough and dry mouth and reduce physical discomfort.
Drink more water and rest more
Drinking plenty of water during a fever can help remove evil substances from the body and speed up the body\’s recovery. At the same time, get enough rest to ensure health and allow your child to recover quickly.
Summary
When a child has a fever, it is particularly important to know how to quickly reduce the fever. In addition to drug treatment, physical cooling, and Chinese herbal medicine to reduce fever, parents also need to pay attention to properly controlling room temperature, increasing air humidity, drinking more water, getting more rest and other precautions. Only by mastering the appropriate methods can children recover from fever as soon as possible and avoid other complications.
