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Suggest Remedies For Fever, Cough And Sore Throat In A Child
Question: hi my 2 years daughter is getting fever at night (2-3am) for last two days. She has cough and sore throat too. please advice.
Brief Answer:
Such problems are common in children
Detailed Answer:
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Most often, fever in children is due to viral infection. Antibiotics are not needed. If you can instruct the child properly, gurgling with lukewarm water should help. Also give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily. Please be patient as it should resolve in 5-7 days.
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Regards
Such problems are common in children
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Most often, fever in children is due to viral infection. Antibiotics are not needed. If you can instruct the child properly, gurgling with lukewarm water should help. Also give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily. Please be patient as it should resolve in 5-7 days.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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