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Posted On : 23 Mar 2025

A child has a history of either Asthma or Recurrent wheeze-associated LRI.
In case of Fever in both situations, where Paracetamol is ineffective, can Ibuprofen or Mefenamic acid used?
Is NSAIDS contraindicated even if the child DOES NOT have respiratory-related problems during the said fever?

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Susanta Panda

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Yes nsaid contraindicated

3 Days ago

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Sohan veer

1

Ys we can used

4 Days ago

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Brunnel Ngwanet

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NSAIDS shouldn't be used at all. Depending on the child's age and condition, we'll then decide on what to use; Mefenamic acid for <15yrs, and ibuprofen if there's no bronchospasm/bronchoconstriction.

4 Days ago

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SANKAR CHATTERJEE

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paracetamol in a dose of 15 mg/kg/dose is effective and one should find out cause of fever. Mefenamic acid is not recommended below 14 yrs. Ibuprofen is not contraindicated but better to avoid in this case

7 Days ago

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Ailia Kazmi

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No it shoulnt be used

7 Days ago

Answer 1

If the child has a fever, then NSAIDs would be required. One may use Paracetamol or ibuprofen.

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