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Child Got Low Grade Fever, Breathing Heavy. Taking Motrin. What S The Treatment?

My four year old started low grade fever Friday evening. He has been taking Motrin. He is breathing heavy, having a hard time breathing through his nose.
Do you recommend giving him something else like mucinex or something else to clear him up?
Should I take him to in right away or should I wait to take him to after hours pediatrics at 10 am tomorrow morning?
Sat, 13 Apr 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

Your child seems having an viral fever.

You can give Tylenol if there is a low grade fever.

If there is a nose block, you can put the nasal saline drops 1 or 2 into nostrils to clear the airways.

But if there is respiratory difficulty even after clearing the airways I advise you to consult ER for the assessment of respiratory system to rule out any lower respiratory tract infection like pneumonia.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.
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Child Got Low Grade Fever, Breathing Heavy. Taking Motrin. What S The Treatment?

Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Your child seems having an viral fever. You can give Tylenol if there is a low grade fever. If there is a nose block, you can put the nasal saline drops 1 or 2 into nostrils to clear the airways. But if there is respiratory difficulty even after clearing the airways I advise you to consult ER for the assessment of respiratory system to rule out any lower respiratory tract infection like pneumonia. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.