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Why has the BCG spot turned red after a long time with cold and cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 11 months old. He is suffering from cough and cold, and his BCG spot has also turned red. He received his vaccination long back. Then why did it turn red now? He is currently on Levolin. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no issue with the BCG spot turning red at 11 months of age. It is alright. As long as it is not swelling up and ulcerating completely, it is fine. Sometimes, some children may scratch it making it red. In this regard, I would advise you to get the BCG scar eval... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My four year-old daughter who is 100 cm tall and weighs 33 pounds, is experiencing ongoing cold symptoms with phlegm sputum. She is also experiencing dizziness in the early morning when going to school and vomiting after drinking milk or any other breakfast before 10 am. She has been g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq family, Based on your description, it appears that your child may be suffering from hyperreactive airway disease, which can cause cough and cold symptoms that are more pronounced at night and can be triggered by even minor changes in the weather. Initially, the cough and ... Read Full »
Can my baby have her shots while having fever?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is a month and a half. Her two month appointment for her shots is due very soon. But, she had been coughing a little and sneezing since about two days ago. She felt a little warm today and I took her underarm temperature and it was 99.2. I am a first-time mother. Should I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that babies below the age of 6 months have a cough and cold occasionally. It is normal as long as the child is able to feed well. Regarding the feeling of warmth, the baby's head is always warmer than the rest of the body and a temperature of 99.2 F is no... Read Full »
How to manage fever and cold in my 5.2 months old daughter?
Query: Hi doctor,My baby girl is five months and two weeks old. From yesterday, she has a fever, especially at night. She has a running nose and cold feet. She is very dull and weak. I gave her Piccan syrup and Vitamin C drops. Please help. Thank you Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can stop Piccan syrup (Paracetamol and Diphenhydramine) as of now. It is better to consult your pediatrician regarding the same as per the condition prevailing in your country regarding Vitamin C drops. Also, it is essential to see if the child's temperature is abov... Read Full »
My 11-month-old daughter has a cold, fever, and cough. Kindly suggest me a better treatment.
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is 11 months old and has fever, cold, and cough since yesterday night after getting exposed to chilling weather. Please guide me with a prompt response, I have lot many queries. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. For fever: If the temperature is 100 F or more, you can give drops of Crocin (100 mg/ml) (dose as per the weight of the child) as needed for four to six hours. If the temperature is 102 F or more, you can give syrup. I... Read Full »
How to manage cold, runny nose, and watery eyes due to weather changes?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 3.5 years old. He is prone to change in weather and he gets affected with cold, running nose, and eyes often. Sometimes, he gets a sore throat which means that he gets hoarseness in his voice. He is not having a fever. While having running eyes and nose, I give him Wikoryl. Duri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the description, he seems to have hyperactive airway disease. You can start giving a course of tablet Montair 4 mg (Montelukast) one tablet daily at 8 pm for six months and observe the changes in the frequency of the symptoms. While having an acute episode of cough... Read Full »
My kid has a temperature without having a cold. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to ask what I should do because my 1-year-old baby son has had a cold for the last six days and yesterday he had a fever. His temperature has not decreased since yesterday, and the lowest reading is 37 degrees Celsius. He no longer has a cold, but he still has a temperature. Sym... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If the temperature is 37 degrees Celsius or more, you can give syrup Crocin DS 240 mg/mL (Paracetamol) if occasions required (SOS) four to six hourly. If the temperature is 38 degrees Celsius or more, you can give s... Read Full »
Does a fever of 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit in 2-month-old baby require Crocin?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2-month-old son is having a cold and I am giving him T-minic medicine. I checked his temperature and it is 97.9 degrees Fahrenheit in his underarm. Should I give him Crocin or not? If yes, then what should be the dosage? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No need of giving Crocin since temperature is below 100 F. If you need to give Crocin, please give Crocin syrup (100 mg/ml) 0.5 ml SOS if the temperature is above 100 F. Continue T-minic (Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine). If cold persists, please get the child eva... Read Full »
My 2-year-old daughter has had a severe cold, cough, and fever for the past week. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 2 years old. For the past one week, she has had a severe cold, cough, and mild fever. Still, there is no improvement. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do the following investigations first: CBC (complete blood count), CRP (c-reactive protein), PSMP (peripheral smear for the malarial parasite), Dengue NS1 IgG IgM spot test (dengue antigen NS1 and immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M antibody), SGPT (serum glutam... Read Full »
My daughter's fever and cough persist despite Paracetamol.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter suffering from a fever, cold, and cough for the last two days. I am giving her Paracetamol pediatric oral suspension 120 mg/5 ml, 8 ml every 7 to 8 hours, but the fever is not coming down completely since yesterday. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. 1. If the temperature is 100 F or more, you can give the syrup Paracetamol (120 mg/5 ml) 8 ml SOS 4 to 6 hourly. 2. If the temperature is 102 F or more, you can give the syrup Ibugesic plus 5 ml SOS 6 to 8 hourly. ... Read Full »