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Mom of a 8 yr 3 m old girl3 years ago

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she is having cold n cough.. temperature was 98f till yesterday evening,last night started giving calpol 250(5ml) as temperature is fluctuationing between 99f-101f, calpol syrup 5ml given her on 5am,11am but still it is 99f... kindly advise

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Cough and Cold along with the symptom like Fever loss of appetite irritability could be a feature of viral infection or seasonal flu where most of the time supportive treatment is given. along wfith that cough expectorant and decongestant with antiallergic medicine given.f steam inhalation can be given frequently to relieve the symptoms.

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years ago

A. hi 99f is not considered as fever temperature 100f or above is considered as fever so as such no need to worry please keep your child well hydrated give Luke warm water to drink dress your child lightly.

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