How to cool down when your whole body feels hot? Analysis of popular health topics on the Internet in 10 days
As the hot weather continues recently, searches for "hot all over" have surged. Based on the hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days (as of November 2023), we have compiled scientific and effective cooling methods and related data analysis.
1. Network-wide popularity data statistics
| keywords | Search volume (10,000 times/day) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling down a fever | 18.6 | Baidu/Douyin |
| Heat stroke first aid | 9.2 | Weibo/Xiaohongshu |
| Physical cooling method | 6.8 | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| Selection of antipyretics | 5.4 | JD Health/Dingdang Kuaiyao |
Comparison of the second and third common causes of fever
| Type | body temperature range | accompanying symptoms | Processing method |
|---|---|---|---|
| common cold | 37.5-38.5℃ | Stuffy nose/cough | Physical cooling + rest |
| influenza fever | 38.5-40℃ | Body aches | Drugs + medical treatment |
| heat stroke | >40℃ | Confusion | Send to hospital immediately |
3. 7-step scientific cooling method
1.environmental regulation: Keep the room temperature at 25-26℃ and the humidity at 50%-60%
2.physical cooling: Wipe neck/armpits/groin with warm water at 32-34℃
3.Hydration solution: Replenish 200ml light salt water or electrolyte water every hour
4.drug selection: If the temperature is above 38.5℃, ibuprofen or acetaminophen may be considered.
5.clothing adjustment: Wear breathable cotton clothing and avoid wrapping it too tightly
6.Monitoring frequency: Measure body temperature every 2 hours and record
7.dietary advice: Choose easy-to-digest foods such as porridge, fruit and vegetable juices
4. Evaluation of recent popular cooling products
| product type | heat index | active ingredients | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| antipyretic patch | ★★★★☆ | gel matrix | Replace every 4 hours |
| ice pack | ★★★☆☆ | Coolant | Need to be wrapped in a towel |
| fever reducing spray | ★★☆☆☆ | Alcohol/Mint | Use with caution in children |
5. Special reminder from experts
1. appearSustained high fever (>39℃ for more than 24 hours)Need immediate medical attention
2. When infants and young children have feverDo not use alcohol for bathing
3. During the period when body temperature drops after taking medicineBe careful to prevent collapse
4. Patients with chronic diseases need toPrioritize consultation with the attending physician
According to the latest "2023 Fever Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines" released by Dr. Dingxiang, the correct implementation of physical cooling can reduce body temperature by an average of 0.8-1.2℃/hour. However, it should be noted that cooling is only a symptomatic treatment, and the cause of persistent fever still needs to be identified.
This article combines Douyin’s #summerhealth topic list, Weibo’s hot search #High Temperature Protection Guide, Zhihu’s hot post “Those Ignored Cooling Misunderstandings” and other recent popular content. The data statistics period is November 1-10, 2023.
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