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Baby Is Having Temperature Of 100-101 F (armpit), Congestion And Cough Since Yesterday

Posted on Wed, 4 Dec 2024

Question: Baby is having temperature of 100-101 F (armpit), congestion and cough since yesterday.

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

These symptoms suggests a respiratory infection. Most of these are viral, and will settle in 3-4 days. If he is otherwise active and playful, we need not worry. Just continue giving Calpol and cough syrup. For 8.2 kg, you can give 2.5ml of Calpol syrup(250mg/5ml) 3-4 times daily for 3 days. Use saline nasal drops(NASOCLEAR) to relieve any nasal congestion.

If symptoms are not improving by 4th day or if he develops breathing difficulty/severe tiredness, we will need further evaluation and sometimes antibiotics too. Otherwise nothing to worry- stay relaxed.

I hope this answer will help
Let me know if I can assist you further
Regards, Dr Aslam

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (14 hours later)

Thank you doctor! Yes, otherwise, he is very playful and active. Just a bit cranky at times.

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
So we can wait

Detailed Answer:
Hi Anudeep,
Happy to know that he is otherwise fine.
So let us wait for 3 days as said earlier.
Wishing for a faster recovery
Regards, Dr Aslam

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar