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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Cough And Sleeplessness In Child

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Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Question: My daughter has a fever since last 3 days, we have consult a Dr, he gave him paracetomol syrub.. now my daughter cough as well, and bcoz of cough she cant sleep any suggestion...
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Answered by Dr. Praveen (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation; Continue paracetamol; Consult paediatrician

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.Thanks for your query.

I would suggest to give her steam inhalation 2-3 times/day so that this will relieve her of the discomfort and have soothing effect.

According to me since your has cough she needs to be evaluated for 2 things-
Firstly if the cough is due to upper respiratory infection(common cold).
Or if the cough is due to lower respiratory infection(pneumonia).

Both are equally important and common in children of this age group and have be treated as early as possible.

Hence, I would re-examine your daughter, ask for chest X-ray if required(to rule out lower respiratory tract infection) and put her on a course of antibiotics.

Kindly consult a paediatrician as early as possible.Continue paracetamol till you consult the doctor.

Hope this answers your query.

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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Cough And Sleeplessness In Child

Brief Answer: Steam inhalation; Continue paracetamol; Consult paediatrician Detailed Answer: Hi sir.Thanks for your query. I would suggest to give her steam inhalation 2-3 times/day so that this will relieve her of the discomfort and have soothing effect. According to me since your has cough she needs to be evaluated for 2 things- Firstly if the cough is due to upper respiratory infection(common cold). Or if the cough is due to lower respiratory infection(pneumonia). Both are equally important and common in children of this age group and have be treated as early as possible. Hence, I would re-examine your daughter, ask for chest X-ray if required(to rule out lower respiratory tract infection) and put her on a course of antibiotics. Kindly consult a paediatrician as early as possible.Continue paracetamol till you consult the doctor. Hope this answers your query.