Fever in children is not unusual for children to have frequent colds because children can catch colds several times a year. Most of them usually recover within 1-2 weeks. Taking care of them is an important thing that parents should know and pay attention to in order to reduce symptoms in their little ones.  Which the most common respiratory tract infection that children get is probably the common cold or flu, which is cause by various types of viral infections.

However, common symptoms of the common cold include a stuffy nose, clear runny nose, phlegm, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, hoarseness, and possibly a slight fever and headache. Treatment is supportive, giving decongestants, fever reducers, cough suppressants. And sore throat medicine, along with self-care by drinking plenty of water, avoiding cold water, and keeping the body warm. Most children will recover within a few days. During this time, parents or guardians should closely monitor their children.

Taking care

• Children under 5 years old may have a high fever and should be swabb to reduce the fever together with taking antipyretics สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่. The temperature should be measure after wiping the body or 30 minutes after taking antipyretics.
• Antipyretics should be paracetamol because it is very safe. It should be use every 4-6 hours and does not need to be take after meals. The dosage should be calculat base on the child’s weight rather than the child’s age.
• Ibuprofen, commonly known as “high fever reducers,” sometimes reduces fever better than paracetamol. But side effects are more common, such as stomach pain, vomiting, or stomach ulcers. Therefore, it should be use with caution and only when necessary, such as when paracetamol is ineffective.

In addition, you should rest more than usual. Do not take your child out to sleep at home, especially in crowded places. You should arrange the room, accommodation, and bed to have good ventilation and be clean. You should not turn on the air conditioner. If you need to turn on the fan, do not let the wind blow directly on the child.

Finally, tips for reducing fever in children include giving them plenty of fluids to urinate frequently, wiping them down when they have a fever, and giving them medication when their fever is high.