Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through the medical history of your granddaughter and I will try to guide you in finding out what is causing her fever not to get down.
If the
zpack did not succeeded in lowering her
high fever, there are 2 explanations:
- it was not the antibiotic of choice, should change antibiotic and for longer use
- she is not having a bacterial infection, but a viral infection that persists.
At this point, you should send her and checked by a
pediatrician (pulmonologist) in order to rule out Flu virus.
Her ears should also get checked as might need local therapy (ear drops).
With regards to the cough, I'd ask:
- is she having phlegm also? If yes, should start a
mucolytic.
- if no phlegm, then, can start an anti-
histamine drug to ease coughing
I always advise my patients to:
- drink plenty of fluids (water, juices, tea)
- let her get more rest
- have aerosol therapy (with sea salt)
- raise her head from shoulders to ease her breathing preventing coughing
- give her 1 teaspoon of olive oil and another teaspoon of honey in the morning.
Hope it helped! Let me know if you have further queries!
Dr.Albana
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports.
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