What causes fever along with dry cough and sore throat in a child?
Patient: Hi. My 6 year old daughter has fever last night. She has running nose and with dry cough. She chills and complains of sore throat. It started with fever. She is not picking her nose. She is just blowing her nose normally. Please advise. Maria Doctor: the symptoms suggest that your child has got viral infection. Treatment is symptomatic in form of anti inflammatory like Paracetamol, antihistaminic for running nose like Cetrizine and a cough syrup. Hydrate the child well, give her good amount of fluids. She should do fine in a couple of days. Viral fever usually subsides in 3-7 days.