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What Causes Cold, Cough And Fever In A Child?
Hello doctor, my baby is 28 months old he is having cold and little cough ithas cured by her pediatrician still some cold symptoms are there now daily early mornings she is waking up with fever . Ever alternative day she is developing fever and becoming dull.. can u pls tell me y is this so,, and recommend me what to do.
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold, cough and fever which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection and it could be coinfection by bacteria and viral organism.
Need not to worry. You should give cough expectorants along with steam inhalation is very effective for you. Avoid giving child cold beverages. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test along with throat swab test. You should get an x ray of the chest along with immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. For now do warm saline rinses and take rest.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold, cough and fever which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection and it could be coinfection by bacteria and viral organism.
Need not to worry. You should give cough expectorants along with steam inhalation is very effective for you. Avoid giving child cold beverages. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test along with throat swab test. You should get an x ray of the chest along with immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. For now do warm saline rinses and take rest.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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