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Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
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Increased Sleep During Illness
DESCRIPTION
Most children are less active and sleep several extra hours
a day when they are sick with any infectious illness. Sleep
helps them fight the illness and speeds recovery. Increased
sleep is not very useful in judging the seriousness of the
illness.
HOME CARE
No special treatment is needed. See other guidelines on the
disease causing the sleepiness.
CALL YOUR CHILD'S PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF:
- Your child is drowsy or confused when awake (rather than
alert and thinking clearly).
- Your child is acting very sick.
CALL YOUR CHILD'S PHYSICIAN DURING OFFICE HOURS IF:
- The increased sleeping and tiredness last for more than 1
week.
- You have other concerns or questions.
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