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Should The ER Be Visited For Fever And Runny Nose In A Child?

My 15 month old has an axillary temperature of 100.0 he s fussy list of appetite will hardly take any fluids with a runny nose and he s sneezing slot with snot coming out his nose every sneeze also he s tossing and turning in his sleep should I take him to the E.R?
Fri, 8 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given, that too only if fever is more than 100 F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold you can use Cetrizine. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time.

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Should The ER Be Visited For Fever And Runny Nose In A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given, that too only if fever is more than 100 F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold you can use Cetrizine. For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.