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Child Has Throat Infection, Cold, Chest Congestion, Cough, Fever. Taken Taxim, Meftal, Ibugesic. Suggestion?
Hi dr. My son is 21months old he has throat infection, cold with chest congestion followed by cough. Mainly persistent fever varying from 99.8 to 102.7. Dr had given ibugesic and calpol. For which the fever did not come down. Then changed to meftal p. But this too is not responding well. And the temp starts to increase after 3.5hrs to 4 hrs. today we did blood test and the report were normal. But its a viral infection started on taixm o forte. But with all these medication the temp is still persistent and there is no improvement. Pls suggest what do we do.
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
hi
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
for fever tapid sponging is very useful
alternate with calpol and brufen for fever
you can give these medicines 6 hourly
give him green tea and honey
avoid cold and soft drinks
steam inhalation is effective too
if fever persist,he may need a course of antibiotic after consulting your doctor
encourage hand washing practice
Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
for fever tapid sponging is very useful
alternate with calpol and brufen for fever
you can give these medicines 6 hourly
give him green tea and honey
avoid cold and soft drinks
steam inhalation is effective too
if fever persist,he may need a course of antibiotic after consulting your doctor
encourage hand washing practice
Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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Hi,
Your son got LRTI or pneumonia-like symptoms.
You should start Syr.Co-trimoxazole antibiotic for 5 days twice a day.
along with syr.paracetamol thrice daily to relieve Fever.
Both in dose of 2.5 ml.
Consult physician when symptoms exagarated.
take care.
DR JIGNESH VASAVA
Your son got LRTI or pneumonia-like symptoms.
You should start Syr.Co-trimoxazole antibiotic for 5 days twice a day.
along with syr.paracetamol thrice daily to relieve Fever.
Both in dose of 2.5 ml.
Consult physician when symptoms exagarated.
take care.
DR JIGNESH VASAVA
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Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Your child seems having an episode of upper respiratory tract infection mostly due to a virus or bacteria.
Continue the medication as advised.
Antibiotic will take some time to control the infection, hence to decrease the fever.
Therefore nothing to worry, continue the medication, and consult the doctor if the fever persisting even after 3 days of antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Your child seems having an episode of upper respiratory tract infection mostly due to a virus or bacteria.
Continue the medication as advised.
Antibiotic will take some time to control the infection, hence to decrease the fever.
Therefore nothing to worry, continue the medication, and consult the doctor if the fever persisting even after 3 days of antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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