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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Fever In A Child

Hi, my son 4 years old has very strong couph since I week and know started fever This I not his first time , he treated many times with antibiotics as lung infection, some doctors said it is asthma others said no! I am really worried about him, what should I do?
Fri, 29 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son has symptoms of severe cough and fever which is mainly because of upper respiratory tract infection. It seems to be due to compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry about it. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Symptoms resembling flu and normally takes 3 days for viral fever to go. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. If cough is exaggerating go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hrly. Give water after every few mins.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Fever In A Child

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son has symptoms of severe cough and fever which is mainly because of upper respiratory tract infection. It seems to be due to compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry about it. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Give child proper rest without any discomfort. Symptoms resembling flu and normally takes 3 days for viral fever to go. Visit pediatrician once and get it examined. If cough is exaggerating go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test of child. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hrly. Give water after every few mins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari