Give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). If your child is age 6 months or older, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) is OK, too. Read the label carefully for proper dosage. Don't give aspirin to an infant or toddler. Call the doctor if the fever doesn't respond to the medication or lasts longer than one day.
Quick Answer. People can live with only one lung. In fact, most people with only one lung live active, healthy lives and do not suffer any ill effects, according to Forbes. However, those with only one lung are more vulnerable to certain illnesses and diseases, such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
A lung transplant may be advised for someone who: 1  Has serious lung problems that canât be improved with any other treatment, and. 2  Has a life expectancy of 12 to 24 months without a transplant.