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Could a loose front tooth be causing a headache and fever in my 6-year-old who also has a cold, and is it safe to use Vicks to help?

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Could a loose front tooth be causing a headache and fever in my 6-year-old who also has a cold, and is it safe to use Vicks to help?

Asked by Male, 6 · 14 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

14 days ago

It is very common for a cold to cause a fever and headache in a six-year-old, whereas a normal loose front tooth usually does not cause these symptoms unless there is an infection. You can use Vicks VapoRub on his chest or throat to help him breathe easier, but please avoid putting it under his nose or on damaged skin. For his headache and fever, child-strength paracetamol or ibuprofen can help him feel much more comfortable. Please keep him well-hydrated, and if his fever persists for more than three days or he develops severe tooth pain, it is best to consult his pediatrician or dentist.

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