A member asked:

My 14 mo. old has a rectal temp of 101.6 and a really mucus-y cough and stuffy nose. he's nursing & has plenty of wet diapers, should i take him in?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fever: if your child doesn't have any breathing problems and still nursing well, it is ok to wait. But make sure to suction, run a humidifier and elevate the head of bed

Answered 12/5/2017

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