Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever .
Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks .
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy toc decrease fgever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Sarika guptaMom of 2 children3 years agoA. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and please give your baby indirect steam two to three times a day and also use any nasal drops to clear baby blocked nose. Take care
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