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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Severe Cough In A Child
Brief Answer:
Looks like viral upper respiratory tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern. By what you say this looks like viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually when the viral fever is settling, it will culminate in cough which can be severe and disturbing.
Cough suppressants or not to be used in this age group as the child is still less than 3 years old.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold and cough you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
For cold and cough - you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Looks like viral upper respiratory tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern. By what you say this looks like viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually when the viral fever is settling, it will culminate in cough which can be severe and disturbing.
Cough suppressants or not to be used in this age group as the child is still less than 3 years old.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold and cough you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
For cold and cough - you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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