Infant Having Cold, Raspy Cough And Fever. What Medication And Cure Should Be Done?

Posted on Fri, 23 Nov 2012

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Question : My 16month old has a raspy cough and fever with some cold type symptoms-her mood though is fine

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A raspy cough in a 16 months old with a fever is commonly seen due to a viral upper inhalation, acetaminophen and using a humidifier in the room.
In case there is a high grade fever, pain while swallowing, expectoration, tonsils are inflamed or swollen neck glands are palpable then a bacterial infection needs to be ruled out after a proper examination by a pediatrician.
Antibiotic therapy may be needed in such cases to control the infection.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar