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What Does Lethargy Symptoms Signify?

My 4.5 month old (otherwise healthy baby) had a cold last week, but then went away. The past few days he has no voice (has a raspy cry almost like a kitten), but can t really cry...just whines unless held. He is obviously not feeling well because can t nap during the day and wants to be held all day. No fever. Eating well and wet diapers. The past two days he has had no energy and very lethargic (doesn t want to play, doesn t do his normal smile and instead buries his head on my shoulder when he would normally smile). He almost sounds like he has laryngitis. He has two older siblings in preschool who could easily have brought germs home. What does this sound like to you? Do I need to go to a Dr tomorrow or to the Emergency Room tonight?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...this seems like a acute laryngotracheobronchitis or commonly called croup...usually it is viral in origin. You can see the doctor tomorrow and as much as possible keep him comfortable and do not make him cry. if he develops stridor, then you need to take him to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Does Lethargy Symptoms Signify?

Hi...this seems like a acute laryngotracheobronchitis or commonly called croup...usually it is viral in origin. You can see the doctor tomorrow and as much as possible keep him comfortable and do not make him cry. if he develops stridor, then you need to take him to the nearest emergency room immediately. Regards - Dr. Sumanth