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Sedalia, MO
A 33-year-old female asked about a female:

Two year old had doubl ear infection on antibiotics for 3 days now has gagging kinda deep sounding cough no fever but still sick acting not better?

2 doctor answers4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Croup: Sounds like he is developing croup which is caused by a virus. Steam is necessary to help his cough.
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Dr. Anna Meyer
Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
return to pediatrica: When your child has not improved on antibiotics after 48 hours, it is best to return to the pediatrician for them to check him/her again and decide if other treatment is necessary.
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Last updated Jun 18, 2015

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