Colds: comfort, not cure
Most colds run 7–10 days. Saline and suction for stuffy infants, honey (age 1+) for coughs, fluids and rest for everyone. Antibiotics don’t touch viruses — call if breathing is labored, symptoms pass 10 days, or improvement suddenly reverses.
Fevers: number plus child
Treat the child, not the thermometer: a playful 101°F needs less action than a listless 100°F. Dose fever reducers by weight, keep fluids going, and call for any fever in babies under 3 months, fever over 104°F, or fever lasting more than three days.
Ear infections: watch the signs
Tugging, night waking, and cold-followed fussiness are classic clues — but only an ear exam confirms it. Many mild cases resolve on their own; we’ll advise watchful waiting or treatment based on age, severity, and which ear.
When to call us promptly
- Trouble breathing, wheezing, or bluish lips
- Dehydration: no tears, dry mouth, few wet diapers
- Stiff neck, severe headache, or unusual sleepiness
- Rash with fever that doesn’t fade under glass
Same-day sick visits, every weekday
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