What to do if you have a fever

What to do if you have a fever

Recently, fever has become one of the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet. As the seasons change and influenza peaks, many people are concerned about how to properly respond to fever symptoms. The following is a collection of hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days, combined with medical advice to provide you with a structured guide.

1. Hotspot data related to fever in the entire network in the past 10 days

2. Guide to the whole process of treating fever

1. Body temperature monitoring stage

• Use an electronic thermometer to measure axillary temperature (use caution with mercury thermometers)
•Fever classification:
- Low heat: 37.3-38℃
- Medium heat: 38.1-39℃
- High fever: 39.1-41℃
- Ultra high heat:＞41℃

2. Home measures

•Medication options:
- Adults: Acetaminophen/ibuprofen
- Children: Ibuprofen suspension (6 months+)
•Physical cooling:
- Wipe with warm water (neck/armpits/groin)
- Alcohol bathing is prohibited
• Maintain a daily water intake of more than 2000ml

3. Diet plan

3. Clarification of recent popular misunderstandings

1."Cover sweat to reduce fever":May cause febrile convulsions, especially contraindicated in children
2."Alternate medication":Different antipyretics should be administered 4-6 hours apart
3."Antibiotics must be used for fever":Viral fever does not require antibiotics
4."The higher the body temperature, the more serious the condition":Need to be judged based on other symptoms

4. Precautions for special groups of people

•Pregnant women:Physical cooling is preferred, and medication must be prescribed according to the doctor’s instructions
•Chronic disease patients:Pay attention to basic disease control
•Postoperative patients:Be wary of infectious fever
•Seniors:Watch for symptoms of dehydration

5. Medical warning signs

Seek medical attention immediately when:
✓ High fever that lasts for more than 3 days
✓ Confusion or convulsions
✓ Rash with fever
✓ Stiff neck/severe headache
✓ Shortness of breath (>30 times/min)

Recent data shows that correctly understanding the mechanism of fever and scientifically responding to fever symptoms have become the focus of health science popularization. It is recommended that families keep electronic thermometers and single-ingredient antipyretics to avoid medication confusion. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek professional medical help promptly.