Chinese medicine for fever

Chinese herbal medicines for reducing fever are also very effective, and the most important thing is that the side effects are not as serious as those of commonly used Western medicines. This makes them more popular among people. Many people will take some Chinese herbal medicines after having a high fever to achieve the purpose of reducing fever. If necessary, they can also use warm water to wipe their bodies, or use ice compresses, which can all be used for treatment.

1. Physical cooling

(1) Patients with high fever and good circulation:

① You can use cold water or ice packs to apply to the forehead, groin, armpits, popliteal fossa and other large blood vessels, changing them every 3 to 5 minutes until the fever drops.

②Alcohol bath: Add 75% alcohol to half warm water and wipe the armpits, groin, neck, and limbs.

③Cold saline enema for infants: 100-300ml, for children: 300-500ml.

(2) Patients with high fever and poor circulation:

① Warm water bath: It can be used for patients with cold limbs and cyanosis. Place the child in warm water 2 to 3 degrees Celsius lower than body temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, and then wipe the whole body dry with a large towel. This method can often lower body temperature and improve circulation.

② Intragastric cooling: Children can use 100-300ml of 4℃ normal saline for repeated gastric lavage until the body temperature drops.

2. Medication to reduce fever

(1) Aspirin: 10 mg (kg/time), orally, when body temperature is above 38.5°C, and can be repeated after 4 hours if necessary.

(2) Analgin nasal or oral drops: 25% analgin nasal drops have a good cooling effect. This method is simple and convenient, does not require injection, and is easily accepted by children and their parents. Currently available on the market is Nuojing, 1 ml per bottle, with a dropper mouth, for use in cases of high fever.

(3) Acetaminophen: It is a non-aspirin antipyretic and analgesic drug. Children abroad often use this drug to reduce fever. It has no side effects of aspirin and is non-irritating to the stomach. It is better for those who are allergic to aspirin. Take once every 4 hours, not more than 5 times a day. Tylenol or Benadryl are commonly used in China.

Older children can receive intramuscular injection of Chaihu or Antongding to reduce fever.

Fever is a common symptom in children, mostly caused by acute and chronic infections (including viruses and bacteria). The degree of fever can be high or low, and the degree of fever is not necessarily parallel to the condition of the disease. Generally, low-grade fever does not require treatment, but high fever (generally above 38.5°C) or prolonged fever can lead to increased metabolism and body consumption, and may cause convulsions in some infants and young children. Therefore, symptomatic treatment must be carried out according to the specific situation of the child.