harshiniMom of a 7 yr 9 m old girl3 years agoA. Give ayurvedic immunity boosters like tulsi leaves or neem leaves or neem stem kaadha.. 1 teaspoon kaadha until fever subsides .. also grow tulsi at home if possible and clean and heat one or two tulsi leaves on a fry pan and once cooled give your child to eat.. it will help improve immunity.
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 mhrg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
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 .
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