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Suggest Remedy For Cough And Fever In A Child
I took my daughter to the pediatrician because her temp was 102.4 and her throat was swollen and red. They tested her for rsv, strep, and the flu all were negative. Now she has a bad cough and her voice is starting to get hoarse. Is that normal, is this "cold" running its course or should I be concerned?
Sat, 19 Dec 2015
Hi,
From history it seems that she might be having acute upper respiratory tract infection, either viral, bacterial or mixed.
Seeing severe symptoms she might require one course of antibiotic medicine as it might create problem like pneumonitis if not treated with antibiotic.
Consult your pediatrician and discuss about this.
Give her paracetamol and decongestant medicine to get symptomatic relief from all symptoms.
Ok and take care.
Give her enough water and keep her well hydrated.
From history it seems that she might be having acute upper respiratory tract infection, either viral, bacterial or mixed.
Seeing severe symptoms she might require one course of antibiotic medicine as it might create problem like pneumonitis if not treated with antibiotic.
Consult your pediatrician and discuss about this.
Give her paracetamol and decongestant medicine to get symptomatic relief from all symptoms.
Ok and take care.
Give her enough water and keep her well hydrated.
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