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A 2 year old is on the second day of off and on fever (100/101). there is chest congestion, occasional cough, not cranky, still active, decreased appetite and is drinking well. i am worried now?
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Fever & cough: Fever caused by viral infections can last 3-7 days. Appetite decreases with any infection; that will return when the infection resolves. In the condition he is in now, i would recommend watchful observation. If he becomes lethargic, irritable or if the cough worsens and he stops eating or drinking, have him checked by his pediatrician.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: No, it sounds like viral, do symptomatic therapy, give pedialyte for fluids, if baby feels ok, not lethargic, drinks fluids, wets dipers as usual, fever below 104, and still active do not worry, you might still want to bring baby to pediatrician to check and make sure that no prescriptions needed. If fever is below 101 and baby is active and tolerating it let it run.
Answered 11/6/2012
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