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Suggest Remedy For Sore Throat, Cough, Shivering And Weakness In A Toddler
3yr old daughter has been sick the past 4 days. 1st & 2nd day she had what sore throat, felt weak and later on coughing, 3rd day she seemed to be more active, didn't appear to have a sore throat but still was coughing. 4th day, which is today, she still has the coughs, she began shivering and began feeling weak falling asleep only after waking up 3 hrs ago. We've been giving her Tylenol Cold/Fever medicine the past 4 days. Should we take her to urgent care?
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Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
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Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. For cold you can use anti-allergics like Cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
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.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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