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Mom of a 8 yr 3 m old boy2 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my son got viral fever which is not subsiding it’s 5 th day today. He has been given antibiotics also still the fever Persia. Really worried

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

A. 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 spongfxe bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is alsoy beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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Manali K MehtaMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. hi parent use nebulizer as suggested by your doctor for fast relief keep a bowl of chopped onion near her bed apptox three feet far over night keep her well hydrated by giving her a spoon of lukewarm water every hour when she's awake and

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