Q: my 7 month old grandson has a fever of 101.8 also runny nose and cough. should we call the dr. or give tylenol (acetaminophen) or wait.

How does he look?: If he is alert, is willing to drink some fluids, wants to cuddle with you and have you read to him that favorite book, he does not need a doctor tonight. Fever is not a disease that needs treatment - it is just one of many symptoms that something is going on. At his age, likely a virus, but if he is not acting right or fever persists, then call your doc tomorrow for further advice. Drink lots!

Q: 7 mo old runny nose cough no fever drainage out of ear looks like wax, no odor. might be teething. mildly fussy sleeping normal ear infection or no?

Draining ears/wax: It is hard to say but with cold symptoms an ear infection is a possibility. If the tympanic membranes or the ear drums are warm then wax can become soft and start to drain.there is no point guessing, the best answer is an exam. The fussiness may also point to an ear infection. All the best.

Q: 7 month old baby is teething and is coughing but no fever but throws up milk even tried orange flavored pedialyte gag on is there anything else . ?

Call pediatrician: some babys cannot expectorate phlegm and vomiting is how they clear mucous; however, I siggest a pediatric evaluation.

Q: my 7 month old has a fever of 38.3 and does not want to eat or drink fluids?

Hydration : Please provide your baby with Tylenol or Motrin to treat fever. Water and watery fruits may be given to keep the baby hydrated. If the fever continues please seek medical care.

Question 1

what can i do my 7 month old has a cough and fever?

Accepted Answer

How high a fever?: Most likely a cough and low-grade fever lasting a few days is just a "cold", a viral upper respiratory infection. Fever over 102 f (39 c) should be evaluated by your child's pediatrician as bronchiolitis and pneumonia are possibilities.

Question 2

my 7 month old has a rough sounding cough, its not mucousy. hes acting fine and not running a fever. any suggestions as to what i should do?

Accepted Answer

Cool mist vaporizer: And keep hydrated. If nasal congestion saline nasal spray and bulb suction. If worse see doctor.

Question 3

i have a 7 month old with a bad cough and phlegm, no fever at the moment and has poor appetite, what can it be?  saw a md last week all was clear

Accepted Answer

Likely virus: It seems like your little one has a cold. If he/she gets any worse, even less of an appetite or a fever, i would have your doctor reevaluate your baby.

Question 4

my 7 month old has an ear infection an seems to be getting worse. now has a deep cough and sounds painful, runny nose and a fever and very fussy.

Accepted Answer

Worsening ear : If you ave not done so already, follow-up with your 7 month olds pediatrician so they can look at ears and listen to chest again, and adjust medications as necessary. Humidified air and saline nose drops may be helpful to improve nose and decrease cough. Check with your pediatrician.

Question 5

my 7 month old daughter is wheezing. she occasionally coughs but the cough is very unusual. she had a fever this morning at around 38 degrees.

Accepted Answer

ADL assessment: The need for any doc visit is often best decided by how their activities of daily living (ADL) are altered. If an7 mo is playful, resting well when appropriate, feeding normally, it is less an issue then when not. Many simple viral colds, URI's that will self heal will produce this pattern. When the intensity of her symptoms slows her down, it is a good idea to check it out.

Question 6

my almost 7 month old  little boy has been breathing heavily with wet cough, runny nose, and fever. could the breathing be a sign of rsv?

Accepted Answer

RSV: Respiratory syncytial virus is most often seen from dec to mar but can be seen at any time. More often in premature and the very young <12 weeks old. Can be associated with day care. Most symptoms are fever, runny nose, cough, wheezing trouble breathing and loss of appetite. Any young infant with fever should be evaluated. It could just be a cold but an examination would be best to check.

Question 7

my 7 month old grandson has a fever of 101.8 also runny nose and cough. should we call the dr. or give tylenol (acetaminophen) or wait.

Accepted Answer

How does he look?: If he is alert, is willing to drink some fluids, wants to cuddle with you and have you read to him that favorite book, he does not need a doctor tonight. Fever is not a disease that needs treatment - it is just one of many symptoms that something is going on. At his age, likely a virus, but if he is not acting right or fever persists, then call your doc tomorrow for further advice. Drink lots!

Question 8

7 mo old runny nose cough no fever drainage out of ear looks like wax, no odor. might be teething.  mildly fussy sleeping normal ear infection or no?

Accepted Answer

Draining ears/wax: It is hard to say but with cold symptoms an ear infection is a possibility. If the tympanic membranes or the ear drums are warm then wax can become soft and start to drain.there is no point guessing, the best answer is an exam. The fussiness may also point to an ear infection. All the best.

Question 9

7 month old baby is teething and is coughing but no fever but throws up milk even tried orange flavored pedialyte gag on is there anything else . ?

Accepted Answer

Call pediatrician: some babys cannot expectorate phlegm and vomiting is how they clear mucous; however, I siggest a pediatric evaluation.

Question 10

my 7 month old has a fever of 38.3 and does not want to eat or drink fluids?

Accepted Answer

Hydration : Please provide your baby with Tylenol or Motrin to treat fever. Water and watery fruits may be given to keep the baby hydrated. If the fever continues please seek medical care.

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What can i do my 7 month old has a cough and fever?

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My 7 month old has a rough sounding cough, its not mucousy. hes acting fine and not running a fever. any suggestions as to what i should do?

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I have a 7 month old with a bad cough and phlegm, no fever at the moment and has poor appetite, what can it be? saw a md last week all was clear

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My 7 month old has an ear infection an seems to be getting worse. now has a deep cough and sounds painful, runny nose and a fever and very fussy.

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My 7 month old daughter is wheezing. she occasionally coughs but the cough is very unusual. she had a fever this morning at around 38 degrees.

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My almost 7 month old little boy has been breathing heavily with wet cough, runny nose, and fever. could the breathing be a sign of rsv?

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My 7 month old grandson has a fever of 101.8 also runny nose and cough. should we call the dr. or give tylenol (acetaminophen) or wait.

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7 mo old runny nose cough no fever drainage out of ear looks like wax, no odor. might be teething. mildly fussy sleeping normal ear infection or no?

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7 month old baby is teething and is coughing but no fever but throws up milk even tried orange flavored pedialyte gag on is there anything else . ?

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My 7 month old has a fever of 38.3 and does not want to eat or drink fluids?

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