Fever and cough

2018-05-28 12:43:04
Child has high fever . No cold. Slight cough . What medication to give . Already giving calpol pol now . No appetite for the child
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Most of the time cough cold, fever  are viral in origin They may subside by 3 -7 days No need of any medication if mild If fever above 100 need fever medicine (paracetmol) If cough and cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops And cough syrp or drops as per babys Cough condition  (wet or dry). Keep ur baby well hydrated in cough cold fever episode If decreased urine output, refusal to feed, decreased activity Then need consultation with nearest pediatrician.

Answered2018-05-28 14:01:03

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Most fevers in children are viral in origin and take 3-7 days to subside completely. Give just paracetamol for fever and repeat every 4 hours if required. If mild,just give steam inhalations for cold and use decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on lying down. If not improving OR accompanied by other symptoms like wheezing or breathlessness or dullness and refusal to feed,consult your paediatrician or me.

Answered2018-05-28 13:22:38

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