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4yrold boy. dry cough and fever.103 sbsided with tylenol (acetaminophen) now after 5 hrs again 102'f.shud he br getting antibiotic?m giving him steroid nebulization
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Get checked: He could have pneumonia or an infection. Please go immediately to the emergency room.
Answered 1/15/2015
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M.D. visit/albuterol: If he has asthma, he should also be taking albuterol. The steroid will relieve inflammation of the airway. His fever may be due to either viral or bacterial causes. A dry cough may be a sign of asthma, and I would advise that he be seen for evaluation.
Answered 1/15/2015
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