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My 2 year-old daughter has thick green mucus coming out her eyes and runny nose and fever of 101 for 3 days? i've used garlic oil in her ears for earache.

7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Stop it now: Stop the home remedies including garlic oil and have the child properly evaluated by a pediatrician or family doctor. If you donor have one, go to the er.

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See dr.: The symptoms as described could be caused by a bacterial infection, and it is recommended for you to bring your daughter to a dr. For an evaluation a soon as possible. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/20/2019

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See doctor: With a fever gong on 3 days and her other symptoms take her to the doctor. Also keep her hydrated.

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 2/15/2015

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

See your doctor: The symptoms that you describe may be a bacterial infection for which antibiotic therapy may be necessary.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2014

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