Sweating, feeling cold (chills), and fever with neck discomfort are often signs of a viral or bacterial infection such as Viral Fever or sometimes throat/neck gland infection. Take rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use Paracetamol for fever and body discomfort. Monitor your temperature, and if you develop severe neck stiffness, high fever, vomiting, or symptoms lasting more than 2?3 days, consult a doctor promptly for proper evaluation.

For children under one year, colds are usually caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not needed and should not be given unless a doctor confirms a bacterial infection. Treatment is mainly supportive?use saline nasal drops, keep the baby hydrated (breastfeeding/formula), and ensure proper rest. Fever can be managed with Paracetamol in the correct dose if advised by a doctor. Always consult a pediatrician before giving any antibiotic to such young children.

Reduced hearing for 10 days during a cold is often due to fluid or blockage in the ear (like Eustachian Tube Dysfunction or middle ear fluid), which can feel worse in the morning. Usually it improves as the cold settles. Steam inhalation, nasal saline drops, and avoiding forceful nose blowing can help. If hearing does not improve in a few days, or there is ear pain or fever, consult a doctor for proper ear examination and treatment.

Fever with cough and a fast heart rate in a child can happen with infections like Viral Fever, but you should monitor her closely. Give Paracetamol in the correct dose for fever, keep her well hydrated, and ensure rest. Check her temperature regularly and keep her in a comfortable environment. If the heart rate is very fast even when fever reduces, or if she has breathing difficulty, persistent high fever, vomiting, or becomes drowsy, seek urgent medical care as soon as possible.