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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Rash On Forehead And Cough

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Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Question: MY 23 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IS IN ENGLAND AND HAS A FEVER OF 101.5, RASH ON HER FOREHEAD AND SAYS HER MOLARS HURT WHEN SHE LEANS DOWN. PRODUCTIVE COUGH. SYMPTOMS STARTED FRIDAY,
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Respiratory tract infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
She seems to be suffering from respiratory tract infection.
She needs to start a broad spectrum antibiotics like cefixime.
The other two medicines she is taking are fine.
Steam inhalation and warm saline gargle will be beneficial to her.
It may take about 3 days to resolve.
If condition does not improve she needs to see a doctor in 24 to 48 hours.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Rash On Forehead And Cough

Brief Answer: Respiratory tract infection. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. She seems to be suffering from respiratory tract infection. She needs to start a broad spectrum antibiotics like cefixime. The other two medicines she is taking are fine. Steam inhalation and warm saline gargle will be beneficial to her. It may take about 3 days to resolve. If condition does not improve she needs to see a doctor in 24 to 48 hours. Hope I have answered your query. If any thing else you are welcome. Good luck.