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Baby fever gone but has cough
My mother had fever cough headache. She took antibiotics and paracetamol. And shes cured. But
My 11 month baby weighing 10 kg, had fever . So we went doctor they prescribed paracetamol drops100/ml , 1.5ml 6 hourly. He dint have cold or cough that time. Maxtra oral drops(5mg+2mg), 0.5 ml-0.5ml-0.5ml.
His fever was 100, its gone in one day. Now looks lik he has cold and cough, mucus mit b.
I also have slight sore throat., Dad also has cough cold.
My question is they dint prescribe antibiotics for baby.
Will this cough and cold only by maxtra or i need to go dr ???
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Most of the cold and cough in children is viral. Hence the no antibiotic policy . The paediatrician assesses your child and decides if they need antibiotics . This cough you talk about is called lingering cough which persists even after the viral fever has disappeared. If the child is eating well with good urine output and activity only symptomatic treatment will suffice . A detailed chest examination including auscultation is needed to decide on the symptomatic treatment needed .
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Consult a pediatrician if the cough is distressing or associated with night cough and decreased activity and intake and urine output .
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Always consult paediatricians before giving any medication .
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