Level 1: Causes and symptoms of fever in infants
1. Causes of fever in babies
2. Symptoms of fever in infants
Infant fever means that the body temperature exceeds the normal range, usually above 38°C. There are many causes of fever in babies, including infections, allergies, vaccinations, etc. At the same time, infant fever is also accompanied by some typical symptoms, such as head discomfort, loss of appetite, etc.
Level 2: How to reduce fever in babies
1. Physical cooling method
2. Drug cooling method
3. Things to note
When a baby has a fever, parents should take timely measures to reduce the fever. Physical cooling methods include ice compresses and sponge baths; pharmaceutical cooling methods require the use of antipyretics according to the doctor\’s recommendations; when reducing the baby\’s fever, attention should also be paid to keeping the environment clean and avoiding making the baby feel excessively cold or stuffy.
Level 3: What are the commonly used antipyretics
1. Compare different types of antipyretics
2. Introduction to commonly used antipyretic drugs
Fever-reducing drugs are one of the drugs commonly used by parents to reduce fever in their babies. Different types of antipyretics have their own characteristics. For example, ibuprofen can relieve headaches or physical discomfort in babies and is more effective in reducing high temperatures; acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used antipyretics. When using antipyretics, you need to use them according to your doctor\’s recommendations and pay attention to the dosage and usage.
Level 4: Which drugs should be avoided in babies
1. Over-the-counter drugs
2. Medications containing aspirin
Although parents hope to help their babies relieve the discomfort of fever as soon as possible, not all drugs are suitable for babies. Over-the-counter medicines contain many ingredients that can easily cause side effects; and medicines containing aspirin can increase the risk of infants suffering from Reye syndrome.
Level 5: Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment
1. High temperature duration
2. Accompanied by other serious symptoms
3. Unknown cause of fever
Although fever is common in babies, in some cases parents need to seek immediate medical attention. If the high temperature lasts for more than 3 days, is accompanied by other serious symptoms (such as shortness of breath, confusion, etc.) or the cause of the fever is unknown, parents need to take their baby to the hospital for treatment.
Level 6: How to prevent baby fever
1. Maintain indoor air circulation
2. Avoid sources of infection
3. Strengthen physical exercise
In addition to promptly responding to infant fever, parents can also take steps to prevent its occurrence. Maintaining indoor air circulation and avoiding sources of infection are effective ways to prevent infectious fever; appropriately strengthening the baby\’s physical exercise can help improve the body\’s immunity and reduce the probability of catching colds.
【Abstract】
Babies are the ones in the family who need the most care and attention. When they have a fever, parents should take timely measures to reduce the fever. Physical cooling and drug cooling are common methods for reducing fever, but parents need to pay attention to the type and usage of drugs. In addition, parents can take steps to prevent the occurrence of fever in infants. When reducing a baby\’s fever, parents need to use drugs according to the doctor\’s recommendations and seek medical treatment in a timely manner.
