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What Does WBC Count Of 16 While Having Cough Normal?
my 4 year old had strep on the 7th of Feb. her wbc was 13.4 retest on the 14th her wbc was 13.7 she still had nasty cough then and lots of drainage. went back for retest on feb 25th wbc was 16. she had finger stick and fought and they squeezed alot she still has little red trout and a little cough now have to take her for vein draw dr said she wasnt concern but i am
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Her WBC count is increasing over 2-3 weeks suggesting that her infection is not resolving. You said she is also having lots of drainage and nasty cough. These complaints suggest that she might be suffering from sinusitis or pharyngitis, or tonsillitis etc.
You should consult an ENT specialist who do detailed examination of nasopharynx and throat. ENT specialist may advice medications like antibiotics, decongestants etc.
You should consult an ENT specialist who do detailed examination of nasopharynx and throat. ENT specialist may advice medications like antibiotics, decongestants etc.
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