Suggest medication for fever and throat pain
Patient: My toddler has a low grade fever, won t eat, and wakes up crying/screaming multiple times a night. She s a little congested and I think she has a scratchy throat (because I m sick too and have that and she keeps holding her throat when she cries). Does this sound like something to worry over and take her to the doctor? Doctor: Hello,  Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold, you can use anti-allergic like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.For cold, you can use Cetrizine.For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relieve nasal congestion.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology