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Having Vomiting And Cough. Prescribed Augmentin And Hydroxzine For Ear Infection And Throat Congestion. What To Do?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Question: Took my 2 year old son to the dr on Friday bc I thought he was having ear infections again, but she said everything was fine except he had a little bit of fluid on his ears and his throat was a alittle red her conclusion was he had allergies and prescribed him augmentin and hydroxzine. Now he has got worse over the past couple of days has got this cough that is really bad and tonight he was trying to vomit i guess from all the drainage because he is so stuffed up and I have a humidifier going because the dr told me not to use a vaporizwr
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: It would be okay! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about your son's illness. Please, can you explain exactly what has changed for you to say he is a lot worse? From the information you have provided, I think you child is well covered for any possible ongoing infection. Being on a broad spectrum antibiotic like augmentin which takes care of virtually all common bacteria infections of the lungs and ENT organs, there is little to be worried about again. The other thing that needs attention is the control of symptoms with appropriate drugs. Fevers, vomiting, aches etc can be easily controlled with Tylenol and chlopromazine syrup while the hydroxzine tackles the suspected allergy. With this, am not too worried about the treatment. I just believe we need to address these symptoms. However, the symptoms and finding of your child are very suggestive of a viral infection and antibiotics may not have really be indicated at this moment but it doesn't represent any concerning threat to the child. Cough just makes the suspicion of a viral infection more likely. The humidifier would be of added advantage too. In summary, your child is well treated against any potential infection. Stay calm and monitor response to treatment. New symptoms would be manage accordingly It takes a while for all to return to normal. Just be patient. I wish him a speedy recovery. Thank you for using our services and feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 minutes later)
Thank you. His temp has gone up and I have giving him Tylenol it's At 101.2 now which I know it's that bad but he keeps getting up coughing I guess since he has never been since but one other time in life it just worries me but. Thank you for your time.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Thank you too. Detailed Answer: I am sorry to hear about this high temperature value. Though high, it is not too concerning. In addition to Tylenol, please dress him lightly. If the temperature should rise even higher, you may want to wet a towel and place on him. I understand your worries. It is normal to feel that way. I wish him a speedy recovery. Dr. Ditah, MD
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Having Vomiting And Cough. Prescribed Augmentin And Hydroxzine For Ear Infection And Throat Congestion. What To Do?

Brief Answer: It would be okay! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about your son's illness. Please, can you explain exactly what has changed for you to say he is a lot worse? From the information you have provided, I think you child is well covered for any possible ongoing infection. Being on a broad spectrum antibiotic like augmentin which takes care of virtually all common bacteria infections of the lungs and ENT organs, there is little to be worried about again. The other thing that needs attention is the control of symptoms with appropriate drugs. Fevers, vomiting, aches etc can be easily controlled with Tylenol and chlopromazine syrup while the hydroxzine tackles the suspected allergy. With this, am not too worried about the treatment. I just believe we need to address these symptoms. However, the symptoms and finding of your child are very suggestive of a viral infection and antibiotics may not have really be indicated at this moment but it doesn't represent any concerning threat to the child. Cough just makes the suspicion of a viral infection more likely. The humidifier would be of added advantage too. In summary, your child is well treated against any potential infection. Stay calm and monitor response to treatment. New symptoms would be manage accordingly It takes a while for all to return to normal. Just be patient. I wish him a speedy recovery. Thank you for using our services and feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD