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Need help docs! my 5 yr old has a fever and runny nose i gave him benadryl (diphenhydramine). is that good enough?
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Not necessarily: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine that may help with the runny nose. It does nothing for fever. If your 5-yer-old has had fever for a couple of days and no other symptoms, it may just be a viral cold. However, if fever lasts more than 4 days or other symptoms develop, you need to take him to a pediatrician of family practice doctor.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Fever : Fever management, fluids and nasal saline are advised.Please see your PCP for further evaluation.
Answered 1/3/2020
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