Suggest Treatment For Cold, Mild Fever And Difficulty In Sleeping

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: my 3 and a 1/2 year old son had cold like symptoms for the last 2 days but today he has developed a mild fever.He is also having difficulty sleeping because of a wet cough( not very frequent) and heavy mucus build up.what medication can we give him.

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cold

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
What you describe is very common in this age group. Tylenol or motrin will work well for the fever. A cool mist humidifier in his bedroom may be helpful for the cough and congestion. Children's Vicks rubbed on the chest can also sometime be helpful. If the fever persists beyond 2 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.

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

Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (6 minutes later)

my son is also having discharges from his eyes especially after he naps.can we give him any medicine to help alleviate the mucus problem to help him breathe better?

Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
The eyes should be kept clean. You can do this with a cotton ball dampened with plain water. Mesictions given by mouth as a decongestant are generally not recommended for children this age. A cool mist humidifier, and children's Vicks rubbed on the chest, will open up his airways and make it easier for him to breath.

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