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Does Low Grade Fever, Cough And Runny Nose Indicate An Infection?

Hi, my son is 21 months old and for the last 3 days has refused to eat and has had a temp of over 38 degrees c he wont sleep and when he does he keeps jumping and at night he is very restless he has a cough and runny nose, his breath smells really bad, could it be an infection somewhere, im really worried
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hi...
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

As per your complain it seems to be viral infection leading to the symptoms of cold, cough, rise in body temperature and bad breath..
Nothing to worry as viral infection is self limiting and the virus runs its course and the infection gradually resolves in 4 to 5 days.
You can give your child Acetaminophen or tylenol for reducing fever and discomfort..
Any cold medicine should be avoided in such an young age as it is harmful for the kid..
For relieving cold half teaspoon of honey with a few drops of ginger can be given..
Saline nasal drops can be instilled in nostrils to relieve congestion..
It can take a week to ten days for the condition to resolve completely.
Avoid cold exposure and use a humidifier in his room..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Does Low Grade Fever, Cough And Runny Nose Indicate An Infection?

Hi... Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complain it seems to be viral infection leading to the symptoms of cold, cough, rise in body temperature and bad breath.. Nothing to worry as viral infection is self limiting and the virus runs its course and the infection gradually resolves in 4 to 5 days. You can give your child Acetaminophen or tylenol for reducing fever and discomfort.. Any cold medicine should be avoided in such an young age as it is harmful for the kid.. For relieving cold half teaspoon of honey with a few drops of ginger can be given.. Saline nasal drops can be instilled in nostrils to relieve congestion.. It can take a week to ten days for the condition to resolve completely. Avoid cold exposure and use a humidifier in his room.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.