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What Causes Heavy Chest Congestion And Low Grade Fever In A Child?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: male child heavy chest congestion, md prescribed augmentin - reduced fever, temp 99.6-100.5
three days ago. child has heavy chest congestion needs something to (a) dry out congestion and (b) like an expectorant

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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Congestion

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Typically it takes a bit longer for the congestion to resolve after antibiotic treatment. Until then, there are many over the counter pediatric cold medicines available. Any that contain Dextromethorphan and/or Gauifenesin would be helpful. Additionally, rubbing the chest and soles of the feet with childrens vicks also helps.
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What Causes Heavy Chest Congestion And Low Grade Fever In A Child?

Brief Answer: Congestion Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. Typically it takes a bit longer for the congestion to resolve after antibiotic treatment. Until then, there are many over the counter pediatric cold medicines available. Any that contain Dextromethorphan and/or Gauifenesin would be helpful. Additionally, rubbing the chest and soles of the feet with childrens vicks also helps.