Suggest Treatment For Fever With Respiratory Symptoms
Brief Answer:
relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Relax.,there is nothing to worry.
Fever with respiratory symptoms are mostly viral in nature and settles in few days.
I suggest you to:
-monitor fever every 4 to 6 hourly and give acetaminophen in case fever is above 100F. In prescribed done 15 mg/kg body weight.
Give plenty of warm fluids.
Give steam inhalation.
In case symptoms persist after 48 hours get him examined by pediatrician as physical examination will be required
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can help further.
Wishing your child good health.
God bless..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is it ok to cover him with blanket with fever
Brief Answer:
no
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your follow up.
At time of fever do not put more clothes.
Cover with cotton sheet.
In case fever is above 102 do tepid sponging.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank u
Brief Answer:
you are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
We at health care magic are always glad to help you.
God bless..
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar