Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 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 to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urinfe output mgonitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
shreya goelMom of 2 children2 years agoA. Hello mom
If there is anything alarming in babies reports then in such case you have to consult with your doctor about it. And for cold and cough, you can also give some home remedies like it very little amount of turmeric and babies milk and also give 1 teaspoon of honey once in a day,
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