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Hello Doc... My son is 40 day old and has a temp on 99.1 and slightly coughing. could you please advise as per your expertise what can be done to decrease his temp and gets relief from slight cough.
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. when you take the temperature in the armpit of the child with the help of a digital thermozmeter and if it is 100 f (37.7 c) or more then you consider it as fever or when you take the temperature in the oral cavity .
of the child and if it is 99 degree fahrenheit then you considezr it as fever and then paracetamol is given.
along with paracetamol continue body sponge and keep the child in light clothes.
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