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Question: My grandson, age 2 and a half has had a fever since Friday, Oct. 24th, that night it was below 101. on Sat. night it went to 101.5 under the arm, we gave 1 tsp children's Ibuprophen, and fever came down by 11, and Sunday during the early morning it was 101 under arm gave 1 tsp. ibuprophen, fever came down again, back up Sunday night, over 102 using the thermometer you slide across the forehead, again Ibuprophen, back up this morning, again Ibuprophen, down, back up by 2pm this afternoon, again Ibuprophen, back up now to over 102. Also coughing, Seems to cough stuff into throat, doesn't spit out. it seems to gag him. almost can't get breath with the cough. cough is not constant.
Brief Answer:
Looks like Viral illness - Don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi....This looks like a viral illness and it is quite common to have cough when the viral illness is settling down. Kids cannot spit out till 5 years of age... Its normal. Don't worry.
If your grandson is normal in between fever episodes in a single day...I don't think you should worry as its only 3rd day of fever. What is more important than fever is the activity of the kid inbetween 2 fever episodes.
Danger signs include breathlessness/ rash/ low urine output/ seizures/ unconsciousness/ blood in motion. Don't worry if these are not there & the kid is active.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. Happy to help anytime. Further clarifications and consultations on Health Care Magic are welcome.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)
Looks like Viral illness - Don't worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi....This looks like a viral illness and it is quite common to have cough when the viral illness is settling down. Kids cannot spit out till 5 years of age... Its normal. Don't worry.
If your grandson is normal in between fever episodes in a single day...I don't think you should worry as its only 3rd day of fever. What is more important than fever is the activity of the kid inbetween 2 fever episodes.
Danger signs include breathlessness/ rash/ low urine output/ seizures/ unconsciousness/ blood in motion. Don't worry if these are not there & the kid is active.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. Happy to help anytime. Further clarifications and consultations on Health Care Magic are welcome.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How high can the fever be before we should call his pediatrician? How many days of fever before we should worry?
Brief Answer:
Viral illness can last 5-7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
1. Fever in viral illness can go up to 104F too. Once viral illness starts it can be there till 5-7 days. Initial 48 hours fever will be very high and then gradually it starts spacing out.
2. As I suggested in my last interaction, rather than duration and height of fever, what's more important is the activity of the kid when there's no fever. During fever, anybody will be dull and down. But if the kid is lethargic even when there is no fever, then seek medical help.
3. By 5th day if fever is still there or if the kid developes any danger signs as I suggested earlier, you can consult his pediatrician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Viral illness can last 5-7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
1. Fever in viral illness can go up to 104F too. Once viral illness starts it can be there till 5-7 days. Initial 48 hours fever will be very high and then gradually it starts spacing out.
2. As I suggested in my last interaction, rather than duration and height of fever, what's more important is the activity of the kid when there's no fever. During fever, anybody will be dull and down. But if the kid is lethargic even when there is no fever, then seek medical help.
3. By 5th day if fever is still there or if the kid developes any danger signs as I suggested earlier, you can consult his pediatrician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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