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Have Bad Cough. What To Do?

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Posted on Wed, 6 Nov 2013
Question: I have a 3 year old boy who has a bad cough for the last 24 hours, and now woke up tonight delerious (somewhat helucinating) measured a 95 degree temperature under the arm. (95.9 adjusted)
Need I be worried
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Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes he needs immediate attention.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, it is better to take him to the doctor,.

He seems to be hypothermic


Also you say he is delirious.


These two symptoms warrant immediate attention..


Good luck


God bless

Dr Uma


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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth

Pediatrician, Neonatology

Practicing since :1970

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Have Bad Cough. What To Do?

Brief Answer:
yes he needs immediate attention.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, it is better to take him to the doctor,.

He seems to be hypothermic


Also you say he is delirious.


These two symptoms warrant immediate attention..


Good luck


God bless

Dr Uma