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What Causes Fever And Flu Like Symptoms To A 8 Month Old?
My great nephew has been congested since birth. He is 8 months old and has been to the doctor several times for running a fever and flu like symptoms. He has been on antibiotics, steroids and a decongestant medicines and his still taking them. Tonight he he is running a fever and his cough is very bad. He is very tired and cannot sleep well when lyinng flat down. What is your thoughts
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It is not possible to tell without examining the patient specially if he is less than one year old.
Better consult pediatrician
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Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It is not possible to tell without examining the patient specially if he is less than one year old.
Better consult pediatrician
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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