<human>: My 6 yr old has been running a low grade fever for the past 3 days.  She also has cough and runny nose.  Fever is present in the morning and evening and lowers with pedicare cold.  At what point should I take her to the doctor?  Am wondering if she should continue to stay home?
<bot>: Hi, Thanks and welcome to Chat Doctor. Your history suggests that he may be suffering from cold. Usually it takes one week to clear. Paracetamol 15 mg/kg/dose to relieve fever and an antihistamine like cetirizine daily to relieve cold symptoms. Steam inhalation gives better relief. I do not think you need to see the doctor for simple cold. Hope this reply is OK for you.Please feel free to ask further queries if any. Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam.