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.
Achdequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid cdehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr 1 m old girl2 years agoA. Add some honey in the medicine maybe the medicine that you are giving is having a bitter taste in your child is not liking it’s common so you can give honey in the medicine that’s going to help also do corresponding that also helps a lot in reducing down the temperature
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