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My Little Brother Aged 10 Has Fever From Yesterday. His
Question: My little brother aged 10 has fever from yesterday. His father was tested Covid Positive 2 days ago and he has been in isolation from the last 4 days.
Sat - 24th
Mild fever and very little cough.
Half Calpol
Temperature :
6pm - 39 c
8pm - 38 c
1 Paracetamol
1 Montair LC Kid
5ml cough syrup
Sun 25th
Vomiting
1am -39.7 c
1 Paracetamol
Sat - 24th
Mild fever and very little cough.
Half Calpol
Temperature :
6pm - 39 c
8pm - 38 c
1 Paracetamol
1 Montair LC Kid
5ml cough syrup
Sun 25th
Vomiting
1am -39.7 c
1 Paracetamol
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sushma,
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern
As there is a close contact, this can be COVID. But we need not worry much.
For a more clear picture, I would like to get few more details:
1. His approximate body weight
2. He had any significant medical issues in the past- like allergy/asthma/or any other diseases requiring regular treatment?
3. If possible, count his breathing- how many breaths in 60 seconds?
4. Is he otherwise active and taking food?
5. Do you have an oxygen saturation monitor(pulse oximeter) at home?
6. Which cough syrup you are giving?
Until then, no worries- stay relaxed.
Get him home home isolated, continue giving paracetamol, ensure adequate fluid intake and a soft diet.
I will give more detailed advise on receiving the above details.
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sushma,
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern
As there is a close contact, this can be COVID. But we need not worry much.
For a more clear picture, I would like to get few more details:
1. His approximate body weight
2. He had any significant medical issues in the past- like allergy/asthma/or any other diseases requiring regular treatment?
3. If possible, count his breathing- how many breaths in 60 seconds?
4. Is he otherwise active and taking food?
5. Do you have an oxygen saturation monitor(pulse oximeter) at home?
6. Which cough syrup you are giving?
Until then, no worries- stay relaxed.
Get him home home isolated, continue giving paracetamol, ensure adequate fluid intake and a soft diet.
I will give more detailed advise on receiving the above details.
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
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