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Fever with dry cough and running nose

2019-09-11 17:03:56
Hi, My son is 3.5 years, weight 14 kgs. He is suffering from fever (100) going on and off for two days and today has a dry cough with heaviness in voice and a bit of running noose. Stool, urine and eating habit is fine. Given paracetamol and sinarest but improvement is limited. Please advise.
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This looks like a viral infection. It takes about 5-7 days to get better, regardless of the treatment.
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I think you should continue with what you are giving for 2-3 more days.
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keep the child warm. keep him well hydrated. watch out for very high fever not responding to paracetamol, it could indicate a secondary bacterial infection.

Answered2019-09-12 13:26:26

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Continue pcm 4 hrly Syp zerotuss 2.5 ml thrice a day for 3 days

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Seems like viral infection. Kindly get him examined by a pediatrician to be sure.

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