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My 3year old son has been coughing 1 week. fever of 101 vomit diahrea. not eating. doc says chronic sinusitis but i think it is something worse. help?

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Sinusitis?: Chronic sinusitis in a 3 year old is very uncommon. Suggest you see a pediatrician and get a second opinion. He may well have pneumonia or other illnesses.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/19/2013

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