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My 2 year old daughter had a mild ear infection and was prescribed amoxicillin. she completed it and is still coughing . should she see the dr again?

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Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

The antibiotic : Was for the ear infection not the cough unless she had a bacterial infection for the cough then antibiotic would play a role. Cough may just be allergy or cold related. If condition worsened, she needs to see pediatrician again

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/3/2016

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A member asked:

My 2 year old daughter had a mild ear infection and was prescribed amoxicillin. she completed it and is still coughing . should she see the dr again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

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