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1 day ago · When a child has a fever, parents are often concerned and make a trip to the emergency room if it gets too high. A fever is a temperature above 100.4℉. High fevers can occur even with an infection that isn't life-threatening. Some children can even go as high as 107℉. A fever is a concern when a child is less than 2 years old or if it persists.
4 days ago · Clinicians dealing with fever in children will often take this value to be the starting point for a fever, and any value 37.5-38 classed as low grade. Due to hypothalamic control, temperatures caused by infection rarely exceed 42 degrees. It is useful to delve into the history of the fever:
3 days ago · Understanding Children Fever. Before exploring the treatment options, it’s crucial to understand what constitutes a fever in children. A fever is defined as a body temperature above 37.5°C. Fever is the body’s natural response to infection and helps the immune system fight off pathogens. Symptoms and Causes of Children Fever
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14 hours ago · Signs of a Serious Fever. While most fevers in children are harmless and resolve on their own, there are certain signs that may indicate a more serious underlying condition. Parents should be vigilant for the following warning signs: High fever: A fever that persists despite treatment with fever-reducing medication or reaches 40°C (104°F) or ...
5 days ago · A variety of symptoms suggest pneumonia because they are unusual in upper respiratory tract infections or bronchitis. These include dyspnea, high fever (with the exception of influenza [see below]), altered mental status, hypoxia, hypotension, dullness to percussion, crackles, decreased breath sounds, bronchophony, or egophony.
3 days ago · Low or no fever. High fever. Sometimes a headache. Always a headache. Stuffy, runny nose. Clear nose or stuffy nose. Sneezing. Sometimes sneezing. Mild, hacking cough. Cough, often becoming severe. Slight aches and pains. Often severe aches and pains. Mild fatigue. Several weeks of fatigue. Sore throat. Sometimes a sore throat. Normal energy ...
