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Child Having Recurrent Cough, Cold, Fever. Loses Weight Immediately. Reason?
hello sir, my son is 3 years old school going kid.he is having cough and mild cold ....from last 2 days...and 1 hour before he had 100 degree fever..he is very much prone to throat infection and i consult my pediatrician on regular basis.generally he gains fever due to throat infection....the frequency increased in last 2 months...also his other school mates are not well...i am worried about his fever as he loses his weight immediately and was a very healthy baby before school...i am worried on his fever aspect...thanks...
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
Dear mom, your son is suffering from viral sore throat. In young kids these viral coughs & colds are very common esp on joining school or day care. Each episode lasts about a week or so & it is not uncommon to have 10-12 episodes per year. Fever is very common part of the illness esp in initial 2-3 days. Fever responds to paracetamol syrup & increasing fluid intake. if fever is above 103 ,lasts over 3-4 days or recurs it is good idea to consult your pediatrician.
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