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Is It Dangerous To Have Fever And Yellow Vomit While Suffering From Cough For Which Inhaler Has Been Prescribed?

My 5 year old has had a cough for the last couple weeks so my pediatrician put her on an inhaler because its always hard for her to get over coughs. Tonight she woke up with a fever and chills/shaking and has been throwing up bright yellow. Should I take her in or is this something a dr is just going to send me home for saying there is nothing they can do and wait it out?
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

She likely has an acute onset of another viral illness.

You should give her paracetamol to help reduce the fever.Other aspects of fever management are tepid sponging and making sure that she is dressed coolly.

In terms of the vomiting, the main aspect of treatment is preventing dehydration. Oral rehydration fluids (pedialyte) are the best choice, she would not need to start these fluids tonight but if the vomiting continues in the am, then she would need them.
She would use very small amounts frequently. If her symptoms worsen then you should take her to see her doctor.

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Is It Dangerous To Have Fever And Yellow Vomit While Suffering From Cough For Which Inhaler Has Been Prescribed?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic She likely has an acute onset of another viral illness. You should give her paracetamol to help reduce the fever.Other aspects of fever management are tepid sponging and making sure that she is dressed coolly. In terms of the vomiting, the main aspect of treatment is preventing dehydration. Oral rehydration fluids (pedialyte) are the best choice, she would not need to start these fluids tonight but if the vomiting continues in the am, then she would need them. She would use very small amounts frequently. If her symptoms worsen then you should take her to see her doctor. I hope this helps