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What Causes Fever With Slight Cough?

H iw,h mayo Ii asn swer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my daughter 13 years old is suffering from fever for the past 4 days. she has slight cough. we are giving her paracetamol due to which the fever is coming down but not oing off completely. what could be the diagonosis??
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Does she have any breathing difficulty? Any yellow sputum expectorating? This suggests a respiratory infection. If the fever is not coming down after 4 days, there is a chance that this is bacterial and may need antibiotic treatment. After examining chest, for such cases, I used to give Amoxiclav or Cefpodoxime for 5-7 days. Your doctor will guide you. Meanwhile, continue paracetamol for fever. Antihistamines like levocetirizine 5mg once daily may decrease cough.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Fever With Slight Cough?

Hi, Does she have any breathing difficulty? Any yellow sputum expectorating? This suggests a respiratory infection. If the fever is not coming down after 4 days, there is a chance that this is bacterial and may need antibiotic treatment. After examining chest, for such cases, I used to give Amoxiclav or Cefpodoxime for 5-7 days. Your doctor will guide you. Meanwhile, continue paracetamol for fever. Antihistamines like levocetirizine 5mg once daily may decrease cough. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician