Suggest Treatment Fro Respiratory Tract Infection And High Fever

Posted on Sun, 6 Apr 2014

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Question : My 5 and 1/2 year old son is having occasional rise in temperature and when he reaches 101 he sweats out and return normal. The case history is on Mar 1st he had throat infection and it got over with goggling and some home medications. He had typhoid vaccination on 21rd Mar and after a week, he got a heavy fever seems to be viral(as his father got one and he got it the next day his father got normal) for a day and it again settles down in 3 days with a swell in lymph node behind the ear and his pediatrician told there is chest phlegm. She adviced for amoxylin(clamp kid) for 7 days. He was active and eating well even during all fevers. Again there was a rise in temperature on Apr 4th evening. The temperature was within 100.F the next day. The doctor asked to extend clamp kid for another 3 days. He is having cough - not so bad.. but white phlegm was coming. But when he exposed to chill air(AC) his head is warm and temperature is rising. As I said he sweats out without any medicine. Even applying eucalyptus or camphor oil is reducing the temperature. His testicles are still shrunken which he used to have during fever. He has this during last year also(MARCH). We are in Chennai, India. Since he has the same pattern last year also.. will it leads to asthma?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: Unlikely to be asthma Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Its less likely to be asthma. Respiratory infections usually have seasonal variation and are quite common when the weather is hot and humid. Asthma could also present as cough. But the cough of asthma is persistent and is usually explosive. As you mentioned cough is not so severe , making the possibility of asthma less likely. Also Asthma is not likely to be associated with fever, presence of fever usually denotes infection. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help 1. Steam inhalation: 15 - 20 minutes each session using electronic steamer will be very helpful 2. Warm saline gargling: to a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of common table salt. Make him gargle thrice a day 3. Decoction: To a cup of milk+ 20 Tulsi leaves+ 1 spoon turmeric+ 2 gm frsh inger+ 4 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar. Bring it to boil , filter it and feed him hot thrice. it will relieve throat congestion. In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak

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

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (12 hours later)

Thanks Dr. XXXXXXX I am very much relieved by your answer. I was giving some siddha and ayurvedic medicines from a registered practitioner. His immunity is better, I could see. I will follow the instructions. Thanks for an encouraging answerr. We have a trip to Darjeeling next week which is planned 2 months before. Not in a position to cancel it as another family is involved. So, worrying about the travel around this time. Can you suggest me with few easy handson tips during the travel. Thank you Doctor.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Steam inhalation will be helpful Detailed Answer: Hi Dear Ms There is absolutely no need of cancelling the trip. Go ahead and enjoy. Respiratory infection are quite common and for few months following the subsiding of infection there tends to be immunity for some time. I would advise you the following 1. Keep him warm with appropriate clothing 2. Thoroughly wash his clothes in hot water after detergent wash, it will help in removing traces of detergent and also dust.\ 3. Chyawanprash will be helpful in boosting the immunity 4. Continue giving steam inhalation with steamer: it will also be good for skin 4. Early morning and bedtime warm saline gargling: make it a daily habit after brushing the feed. Salt will be antiseptic to troat and will also prevent dental carries 5. Tulsi and turmeric milk: it will also boost the immunity. 6. One serving of citrus fruit everyday also boost immunity 7. Plenty of oral fluids: You can follow Rule of 1. 1 glass of after 1 hour before and 1 glass of water 1 hour after food. It will ensure adequate intake of water and will also not affect nutrition when water is taking along with food. Do send me the pictures of the trip. Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life. If you need any further assistance, will always be there to assist you. God bless us all. Take Care Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak

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