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Hi My Daughter 6 Yrs Old She Started With Fever
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Wed, 26 Feb 2020
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Question : Hi my daughter 6 yrs old
She started with fever and cough
I just gave p250
On third day she was having persistent cough with running nose
On 4th day Went to doctor he prescribed azithromycin 3.5ml only in the night for 3 days along with cherricough syrup and colpol
Today is 5th day even after taking azithromycin (24hrs from 1st dose)
She is having persistent cough I'm really worried
Pls help me
Fever is controlled sneezing sometimes clear running nose
She started with fever and cough
I just gave p250
On third day she was having persistent cough with running nose
On 4th day Went to doctor he prescribed azithromycin 3.5ml only in the night for 3 days along with cherricough syrup and colpol
Today is 5th day even after taking azithromycin (24hrs from 1st dose)
She is having persistent cough I'm really worried
Pls help me
Fever is controlled sneezing sometimes clear running nose
Brief Answer:
Possible viral
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days, occasionally longer. Some children are more prone to catching cold and recurrent episodes are seen. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child re-evaluated.
Such infections are frequently associated with an allergic component. If cough or nasal discharge is present it is advisable to give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days.
You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion. Just sit with your child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief. Use Nasoclear Saline Nasal Drops in case of nose block.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol (P-250) to it bring down. Also use tepid sponging. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in a few more days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
Possible viral
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days, occasionally longer. Some children are more prone to catching cold and recurrent episodes are seen. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child re-evaluated.
Such infections are frequently associated with an allergic component. If cough or nasal discharge is present it is advisable to give some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days.
You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion. Just sit with your child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief. Use Nasoclear Saline Nasal Drops in case of nose block.
If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol (P-250) to it bring down. Also use tepid sponging. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in a few more days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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