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Suggest Remedy For Slight Fever, Sneezing, Watery Eyes And Runny Nose

I have a 3 year old with a slight fever, sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose (thin and clear mucus). He appears very tired, his eyes are droopy and he is taking longer naps than usual. Should I treat this as allergies or a cold or should I take him in to the doctor?
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Hi,,,this seems like a viral cold which is just starting. Right now treat it as cold and it not settled in 3 days, get him checked by his paediatrician.
Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.
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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Suggest Remedy For Slight Fever, Sneezing, Watery Eyes And Runny Nose

Hi,,,this seems like a viral cold which is just starting. Right now treat it as cold and it not settled in 3 days, get him checked by his paediatrician. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn t require antibiotics at all. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. 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).,