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Hi doctor my 8 minths babh is having fever..can i make her sleep in roon with aircondition as in jaipur the temperature is too high
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You can use AC but don't chill the room and continue monitor the temperature of baby.Give PCM drops if temperature more than 100°F.
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water sponge can be given if temperature didn't come down with PCM
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consult pediatrician
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If room is comfortable , yes. Don't make room chilled.
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Yes. U may also wipe child's body with cold water to decrease the temperature.
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Continue with fever medicine and cold sponging .
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Plz measure the temperature first..if >100F then give paracetamol..yes u can have the AC on..but dont chill the room...not less than 25degree...
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Consult your Pediatrician..
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if fever >100*F than give PCM
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IF NEED - GO TO NEAR CLINIC
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Dr. Navin Bhatia
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes in this summer heat its important to keep ambient temperature.. Keep the AC temperature between 24-26. Keep ur child away from direct flow of AC.. Avoid overclothing.
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Keep ambient room temperature.
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Dr. Vishwanath S Lokapur
Pediatrician
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes u can give her paracetamol syp let her temp settle down than u can make her sleep with AC on
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watch for chills during fever spike
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Dr. Amit Modi
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14 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, you can keep the child in a air conditioned room.
Do give paracetamol to bring down the temperature.
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