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Child 6 years old armpit temp. 38.1celsius with cough can travel by plane?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

URI- AIR TRAVEL... !: Most probably viral. But at this temperature, better if travel can be delayed. Upper respiratory infection with inflammation/swelling of throat, nose can cause severe earache while plane taking off and landing, due eustacian tube dysfunction. If possible, have a check up with the child's pediatrician.

Answered 1/4/2014

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Yes: He can travel as far as travel is concern . He may need to be treated with fever reducers, cough medicine, and may need antibiotics

Answered 1/6/2014

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