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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Cough And Wheezing In Children
My 5 year old son has a fever of 103.5. He is groaning in his sleep and tossing about. I gave him a fever reducer approximately 1 hr ago. He has a cough and was wheezing until I gave him his nebulizer treatment. Should I be taking him to the ER at this point?
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Hi, thanks for your question in HCM. Sorry to hear about your son.
If he has wheezing, it is better to take him to ER or Paediatrician as further treatment can only be given after proper general physical examination and chest auscultation. Apart from that, continue fever relieving syrup like Tylenol or Meftal-P or Calpol, tepid sponging in high fever, keep the body warm, well hydrated, propped up position if there is breathing difficulty.
I hope he gets well soon.
If he has wheezing, it is better to take him to ER or Paediatrician as further treatment can only be given after proper general physical examination and chest auscultation. Apart from that, continue fever relieving syrup like Tylenol or Meftal-P or Calpol, tepid sponging in high fever, keep the body warm, well hydrated, propped up position if there is breathing difficulty.
I hope he gets well soon.
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