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My 3 year old son has a fever, cough and runny nose what should i do? rush him to the doctor or try to break whatever it is?
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Comfort measures: The average 3yo will have 5 respiratory & 2-3 diarrheal illnesses/yr.Many will have fever/most will self heal. Fever is not the enemy it is a signal that a kids system is trying to make the body too hot for germs to reproduce.It also increases blood flow & allows the immune system to kick in faster. If the kid is hydrated enough to pee every 6 hrs he can wait overnight & be reassessed in the am.
Answered 11/8/2016
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Cough, cold, fever: First of all, give him a fever reducer to make him more comfortable. If he is complaining of chest pain, shows difficulty of breathing or looks lethargic or irritable and has temperature above 103, you should have him evaluated right away. Otherwise, give him lots of fluids and continue feeding him as usual for the first 24-48 hours. If there's no improvement after that, have him be evaluated.
Answered 4/13/2013
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