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 remvyedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring igs necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years agoA. Warm is okay but you have to check the temperature weather thermo meter till the time you not sure Ashu what exactly is the temperature you cannot do ahead with giving medicine to teach I check it once if you see the temperature is there then continue with the medicine otherwise Dhoond
Post Answer