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How To Treat Cold And Fever In An Year Old Child?
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My name is nm.m>My 13 month old son had fever last night which was 102degree. Hour has runny nose because of which he couldn't sleep the whole night. He has been coughing as well. Even I have the same symptoms and I fear he got contaminated when I breastfeeded him. The weather is very cold here.plz help!!
My name is nm.m>My 13 month old son had fever last night which was 102degree. Hour has runny nose because of which he couldn't sleep the whole night. He has been coughing as well. Even I have the same symptoms and I fear he got contaminated when I breastfeeded him. The weather is very cold here.plz help!!
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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