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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Runny Nose
my son is 4 years old and has had a runny nose and a little cough for 4-5 days but today he started telling me his ears hurt at the bus stop by the time he got home 3 hours later he says his ears still hurt his head hurts and he has a scratchy voice and a fever of 101 F. is this a common cold or should I seek medical attention?
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Hi...This looks like an ear infection or Otitis Media. This definitely needs medical attention. the doctor will check his ear drum with an otoscope and then if required antibiotics will be prescribed. I suggest you consult you pediatrician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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