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How Can Low Grade Fever And Headache Be Treated?
My son 6y ishaving a intermittent low grade fever for 5 days. Most of the time only his upper body is feverish and normaltemp on lower extremities. He always complains headache. And now hehas cough with phlegm and colds. What meds should we give? What do we do?
Sat, 30 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It seems like your child is suffering from bronchitis.
You can use acetaminophen for fever, pain and inflammation.
Also can use mucus thinning otc medications like guaifenesine (mucinex).
Also keep him hydrated.
Use a balm and inhale eucalyptus to losen mucus
Humidify air by vapour.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
It seems like your child is suffering from bronchitis.
You can use acetaminophen for fever, pain and inflammation.
Also can use mucus thinning otc medications like guaifenesine (mucinex).
Also keep him hydrated.
Use a balm and inhale eucalyptus to losen mucus
Humidify air by vapour.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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