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What Is The Treatment For Persistent Cough And Fever?
My 5 year old has a cold for 5 days now. On the second day she developed a fever and I gave her children's motrin. The fever left but she still has an awful cough. She feels great, she is running and playing and eating. But the cough remains. Should I take her to the Dr.?
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
Hello,
It is good that she feels great and her fever has gone, but as you say that cough remains still, there are more chances of respiratory tract infection. So you should consult a pediatrician and give your child a course of antibiotic syrup according to his advice to get your child completely cured.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Rana
It is good that she feels great and her fever has gone, but as you say that cough remains still, there are more chances of respiratory tract infection. So you should consult a pediatrician and give your child a course of antibiotic syrup according to his advice to get your child completely cured.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Rana
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