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My three year old got diagnosed with bronchitis on wed. he is still running a fever and his cough sounds horrible. hes on antibiotics. is this normal?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Whooping cough?: He may have whooping cough especially if he has not been vaccinated against it. If the antibiotic has not worked after 3 days, you may need to ask your doctor for a different one.

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

My three year old got diagnosed with bronchitis on wed. he is still running a fever and his cough sounds horrible. hes on antibiotics. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

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