Why Is My Child Suffering From Fever, Cold And Cough Even After Giving Calpal?
Brief Answer:
mostly viral
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes you are correct.
This is mostly viral fever.
You only give paracetamol ( calpol) and antihistamine( cetrizine)
See whether the fever is showing a decreasing trend.
Check whether he is active when there is no fever.
Give him plenty of fluids like water ,milk,juices.
If he develops some other signs like rash,joint swelling etc go to the doctor immediately again.
Otherwise wait for another 2-3 days and see.
For cough, if it is dry cough you an give some cough syrup like chericof - you can get something prescribed but your doctor.
God bless
Dr uma
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Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
wait for few more days
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX
Do not worry.This looks like a typical viral fever from your description.
Fever will come down slowly.
Cough always takes time.
For cold u can continue relent.
As of now antibiotics are not needed even if the cough is slightly wet.
He should get better in a weeks time.
Good luck
Dr Uma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj