Acıbadem Maslak Hospital Pediatrics Specialist Dr. Faculty Member Tarkan İkizoğlu talked about the wrong habits you should avoid in high fever, which is a common symptom of infectious diseases; made important recommendations and warnings.
“Immediate Medication”
If the fever is well tolerated by your child, you do not need to give medicine immediately. If there is an infection, lowering the fever does not solve the problem faster, it does not eliminate the cause. If the fever isn't too high and your child isn't feeling bad, you can strip them off and take a warm shower. If he does not feel well, it is important to give antipyretic medication by paying attention to the doses and the intervals between doses. Dr. Faculty Member Tarkan İkizoğlu warns, "If the fever has not decreased for 72 hours despite the use of medication, you should definitely consult your doctor."
“Not giving enough water”
Dr. Lecturer Tarkan İkizoğlu reminds that it is very important to give your child fluids regularly in high fever and continues his words as follows:
“Preventing dehydration is vital. Because fluid balance plays a key role in both resistance to fever and the effective functioning of the immune system. For this reason, do not forget to give your child plenty of fluids, even if he does not want to.
“Raising the temperature of the room because it's cold”
When the ambient temperature is high, the child's temperature rises faster. Therefore, saying that the ambient temperature should remain constant and in the range of 18-20°C, Dr. Lecturer Tarkan İkizoğlu said, “In addition, the need for air of a feverish child is increasing, so the air should not be too humid or too dry for a comfortable breathing. Regularly ventilating the room also ensures that germs get away from the environment.” said.
"Covering the Child"
Do not cover your child when he has a fever. Saying that in order to reduce the feeling of cold, thin and cotton clothes or covers should be preferred that will not increase the body temperature. Faculty Member Tarkan İkizoğlu said, “Since small babies, especially newborns, are dressed too thickly in hot environments, they can have a fever because they cannot balance their body temperature. Therefore, when they are fired, it is necessary not to dress them too thickly and not to cover them. However, as it will cause the body temperature to drop too much and get cold, you should follow the fever and dress appropriately when it drops.” he said.
“Washing in cold water”
Dr. Lecturer Tarkan İkizoğlu said, “Washing the child in cold water during the fever phase is not recommended as it will make him feel worse. If the body temperature does not decrease despite the antipyretic drug, taking a shower with warm water will increase the speed of the drug. used the phrases.
“Rubbing with cologne and vinegar”
Dr. Lecturer Tarkan İkizoğlu said that acidic liquids such as vinegar or alcohol are thought to reduce fever by increasing evaporation due to their volatile properties, but studies have not shown any positive effect of such liquids, on the contrary, if they are absorbed through the skin, they can lead to signs of poisoning in children.
“Applying ice and ice packs”
Child Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Faculty Member Tarkan İkizoğlu warned that the application of 'ice or ice packs' is definitely not recommended in high fever due to infection, and said, "Such procedures can increase the child's feeling of cold, as well as make the body's heating mechanisms work stronger, causing the fever to rise even more."
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