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Regarding 3 months old baby fever

2026-02-16 09:24:03
My 3-month-old baby has a cold and 98.3 temperature. What should I do?? Can we give Dolo paediatrician ?
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Normal temperature is 97.9 to 99.5 F. No need of dolo drops.
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Give only if temp >99.5F or 37.5C

Answered2026-02-18 17:24:56

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Dolo not required, I should give - simple nasoclear nasal drops —2 drops each morning afternoon night

Answered2026-02-18 06:04:46

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No need of dolo..if temp is below 99 You can use nasoclear saline drops..and watch full for any danger signs like lethargy and not taking milk..
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If in case any danger signs contact with your nearby doctor

Answered2026-02-17 14:27:40

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Do sponging

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Temperature is in normal range, no need to worry and no need to give dolo For cold use saline nasal drops x 2 drops each nostrils x 6 hrly and after that clean his/her  nose with clean cloths
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for further consultation kindly contact me on practo

Answered2026-02-17 05:10:42

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

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98.3F is normal temperature for the baby. Use normal saline nasal drops for noisy breathing 3 - 4 times a day.
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Visit pediatric clinic if baby is fussy, has temperature more than 100F, difficulty in feeding or breathing.
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Dolo is not to be used frequently

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Contact me on Practo.

Answered2026-02-16 10:12:23

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No need to give dolo drops,just do temperature monitoring and tappid sponging and if temp exceeds 99 *f. Then consult dr for proper dosage and time.

Answered2026-02-21 12:12:46

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Temperature is normal. No need to give Dolo. For cold you should use Saline Nasal drops 1 drop in each nostril(not simultaneously) every 2 hours.
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can use a room humidifier.

Answered2026-02-18 03:17:26

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98.3 is not fever .So as of now dolo is not required.
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Monitor the temperature ,continue breast feeding for now.
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Observe for warning signs ,fever >99.5 F,fast breathing ,chest retractions ,tiredness ,refusal to feed consult immediately

Answered2026-02-17 16:56:27

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Temperature is normal So no need to give dolo For cold, saline nasal drops, 1 drop in each nostril before every feed for 3-5 days

Answered2026-02-17 13:37:18

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Yes if fever is morethan 99f then you can give

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Body temperature above 99.5 F is fever. Just use normal saline drop for cold in baby.use it 4-6 hourly

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Greetings till 99.5f is normal. For cold use Nasoclear nasal spray

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