How to reduce a fever?

Question

My daughter is 5 yrs old and she had a fever for the passed 3 days.

Answer 1

little clothing as possible, keep windows open, hold a cool damp flannel against her forehead.

have you been to the doctors?

Answer 2

Best to have a doctor see her if the fever's been there for 3 days. A flu or fever shot should do more good than self medication.

Answer 3

Give her a luke-warm bath. If her temp is higher than 102, give her some motrin (ibuprofen). You can alternate motrin and tylenol every 4 hours to keep on top of the fever. Above all, push liquids. You can include popsicles, jell-o, juices, water (of course.) Keep her hydrated! i hope she feels better soon.

Answer 4

You didn't specify the temperature ranges for the fever.  If she's having high fever (> 39C) for 3 days & it didn't subside with Brufen or Paracetamol, then please bring her to see the doctor.  She might need some antibiotics - children who have high fever might be due to tonsilitis, ear infection, lung infection etc...

If the fever is mild (<37.9), then cold compress, lots of water, loose clothings will work together with Paracetamol.

Answer 5

paracetamol

has she been to the doctors? If not - why not? a 3 day fever warrants a check up I would have thought...

Answer 6

visit your family doctor now!give her Paracetamol....put some cotton balls with alcohol on her armpit,give her lotsa fluid....monitor her temp. and tell to your doctor.

Answer 7

you need to take her to the doctor I mean it may just be a fever but those things especially if had for more then a day in a half can lead to other things, and I mean I'm not a mom but I know I would rather scrounge up the money to take her to the doctor even if it wasn't anything you know..

but IBProfen if thats how you spell it I'm sorry about that lol should work, if you haven't tried it, but it might be harder if its already been feeding off your poor daughter for 3 days

Answer 8

Fever is common among young kids. They can run pretty high too. Nothing to fear, though unless it returns after it has gone away. Then you need to see a doctor. To reduce use paracetamol for children. It will help them sleep better.  

Answer 9

Depends on how high the temp is. Kids can run low grade fevers easily. If it is over 101 I would take her to see the pediatrician.