How to get rid of a fever quickly

How to get rid of a fever quickly

Recently, fever has become one of the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet. With the seasonal changes and the high incidence of influenza, many netizens are concerned about how to reduce fever quickly. This article will combine the popular discussions and medical advice in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data and method guidance.

1. Statistics of hot topics related to fever in the past 10 days across the entire network

2. Four core steps to scientifically reduce fever

1.Body temperature monitoring: Measure body temperature every 2 hours and record changing trends. Electronic thermometers need to add a 0.5°C correction value when measuring axillary temperature.

2.drug selection: Comparison of safe antipyretics recommended by the World Health Organization:

3.physical cooling: When the body temperature is <39℃, it can be used together with:
- Wipe with warm water (neck, armpits, groin)
- Antipyretic patch (avoid eyes, mouth and nose)
- Adjust room temperature to 24-26℃

4.Principles of rehydration: Add 5-10ml/kg water every hour, optional:
- Oral rehydration solution III
- Add a little salt to the rice soup
- Freshly squeezed juice (diluted 1:1)

3. Five popular misunderstandings about fever reduction recently

4. Precautions for reducing fever in special groups

1.infants: Children under 3 months old who have fever should seek medical attention immediately; avoid using aspirin; use antipyretic suppositories for no more than 3 days.

2.pregnant woman: Acetaminophen is preferred; ibuprofen is contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy; medical attention is required if the body temperature is >38.5°C for 12 hours.

3.Chronic disease patients: Diabetic patients should use syrups with caution; patients with high blood pressure should avoid drugs containing ephedrine; patients with liver disease should use antipyretics in reduced doses.

5. When you need immediate medical attention

Among the fever-reducing methods that have been popular on the Internet recently, experts specifically remind: scraping to reduce fever may cause skin damage; applying onion/potato slices to the soles of the feet lacks scientific basis; taking large amounts of vitamin C may cause diarrhea. It is recommended to adopt scientifically verified methods. If the high fever persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, professional medical help should be sought in time.

Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from November 1 to November 10, 2023, based on the analysis of the hot search lists of major platforms and the content of health accounts. Please follow your doctor's instructions for specific medication, as individual circumstances may vary.