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Fever for 9 days
Hi doctor. My 2.5 years old son is having fever cold and cough for last 9 days. Started antibiotics 3 days back. Previously he had 101 to 102 fever. After started antibiotics fever reduced to 99 to 100.. but still he is having the mild temperature. Is this normal. He has thick running nose and cough. Please help
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Dr. Shikhar Garg
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Varanasi
Maintain hydration.
Dont worry if temp is 100 F or less.
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Kindly take consultation for the cough and cold medicines.
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steam inhalataion advised in a closed room.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to send blood report and start treatment accordingly
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
I think he needs proper medicine for cold & cough.
Related fever, if you check it in armpit and it is below 100F then it is not fever and need not to worry for that.
Danger signs: not taking liquids, irritable or lethargic, decreased urine frequency
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