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Hello Dr My Daughter Age 10 Months Weight 7.7kg Having
Question: Hello Dr
My daughter age 10 months weight 7.7kg having fever since yesterday and cough also Giving T98 on a interval of 4 hrs and fever repeating in 4hrs and reacher around 102.5 f and after given T98 1.3ML fever drops down around 99 f . in last 20 daysthis is third time when fever repeats and at that time we have given maxtra ,antibiotic etc .kindly suggest
My daughter age 10 months weight 7.7kg having fever since yesterday and cough also Giving T98 on a interval of 4 hrs and fever repeating in 4hrs and reacher around 102.5 f and after given T98 1.3ML fever drops down around 99 f . in last 20 daysthis is third time when fever repeats and at that time we have given maxtra ,antibiotic etc .kindly suggest
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to viral cause.Irrespective of treatment it may last for 7days
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Some children are more prone to catch recurrent episodes. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated.
Such infections are frequently associated with an allergic component and it is advisable to give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days.
You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion. Just sit with your child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief. Use Nasoclear Saline Nasal Drops in case of nose block.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give acetaminophen (T98) to it bring down. Also use tepid sponging.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in 5-7 days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
Possibly due to viral cause.Irrespective of treatment it may last for 7days
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Some children are more prone to catch recurrent episodes. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated.
Such infections are frequently associated with an allergic component and it is advisable to give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days.
You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion. Just sit with your child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief. Use Nasoclear Saline Nasal Drops in case of nose block.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give acetaminophen (T98) to it bring down. Also use tepid sponging.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in 5-7 days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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