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My son is sick. he is 4. he has severe runny nose, a cough lots of congestion and a red puffy left cheek near sinus area. no fever? how should i proceed antibiotics or not?
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See doctor: Your boy sounds as if a visit to your PCP or pediatrician would be a reasonable idea. Let them decide whether antibiotic therapy is warranted. Good luck
Answered 2/3/2015
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