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Child Has Cold, Cough And Fever For 5 Days. Is It Normal?
Hi I have a 2 year old son who has a cold and cough for the 5th day now but has been running a fever also . Is this normal it s the 5th day now and it doesn t seem to be going .. He was also just sick less than two weeks ago and his fingers and lips went blue .. My doctor said it was high temp.. Is this normal t have a fever this length.. In worried
Mon, 25 Feb 2013
Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
I think it is viral fever.
Some viral fevers may extend to 10 days.
You may go for a blood test to confirm it.
Give him lots of fluids and give him paracetamol for fever.
Consult your doctor if the problem persists.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
Thank you for your query.
I think it is viral fever.
Some viral fevers may extend to 10 days.
You may go for a blood test to confirm it.
Give him lots of fluids and give him paracetamol for fever.
Consult your doctor if the problem persists.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
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