#AskTheExpert my son has running nose and fever he also sucking clothes and don't eat food

3 Answers

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. This can occur due to either allergy or infection and some times due to weather changes around the child. For cold you can give syp maxtra /wikoryl AF 5 ml to the child 2 to 3 times per day. (Helps in decreasing running nose and cold) Try to prevent temperature variations around the child and give nasal saline drops every three hourly. Indirect steam can also be given. For fever and d give paracetamol Go for home remedies like Tulsi Ginger honey diluted with water combination and turmeric with milk at least 2 times per day. Give warm water to drink. . For wet cxoughing you can give syrup ascoril LS 5ml twice daily to the child

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 .other medicinehjj like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy2 years ago

A. Hi It’s all normal Take care of your baby Placing a cool damp washcloth on forehead and the back of neck can help fever symptoms feel better Encourage your child to rest and drink plenty of fluids Medication isn’t needed for low grade fever that is below 100 Call the doctor if your child seems unusually irritable or lethargic Feed Them Nourishing Soup fluids Apple Cider Bath Use a Cold Compress lightweight clothing Turmeric Milk