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Re: 34w & fever

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 15:18:16 -0600 (CST)


I worry above 104F. Below that, the body is working it's normal infection fighting mechanism. Antibiotics when needed of course.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

At Mon, 1 Apr 2002, Chris wrote: >
>My ds (23 mo) was in the hospital Friday for a 103 fever and
>dehydration. His fever is still running around 100 - 102. All 3 of us
>have horrible colds. I started running a fever of about 100.2 and
>called my doc to see if I could take Tylenol to bring it down since I am
>also on a cough medicine that she gave me at this mornings appointment.
>She said yes. Since I've taken the Tylenol about 2 hours ago my temp
>has gone up to about 100.8 with chills and sweating. AT what point is
>this dangerous? I hate to keep calling them back but I also don't want
>to risk harm to my baby. She said my lungs sounded clear this morning.
>Also, I am supposed to travel out of town for the night tomorrow -before
>the fever she said this was still OK. Will a fever change that?
>
>--
>Chris
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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